Behaviour Mentor - Specialist School
South Bristol l Full-Time | Term Time Only
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them develop the skills they need to thrive both in and outside of school?
A highly regarded specialist school in South Bristol is seeking a Behaviour Mentor to join its supportive and welcoming team. This is an opportunity to work in a purpose-built environment designed to help children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), including many pupils who are non-verbal and require high levels of specialist support.
The Role
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to provide tailored interventions, emotional support, and positive behaviour strategies that help students access learning and achieve their individual goals.
The school can offer opportunities to work with either primary-aged or secondary-aged pupils, depending on your experience and preference.
Classes are small, typically around 8 pupils, with multiple Teaching Assistants and specialist staff supporting throughout the day.
What Makes This School Special?
- Specialist provision supporting autistic pupils, including non-verbal learners
- Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-student ratios
- State-of-the-art facilities including:
- Hydrotherapy pool
- Sensory rooms
- Outdoor learning spaces
- Strong focus on communication and language development, including phonics support
- Emphasis on life skills, independence, social interaction and preparing pupils for everyday life
- Highly supportive leadership team and experienced SEN professionals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Positive and collaborative working culture
Your Responsibilities
- Support pupils with Autism and complex learning needs
- Build positive relationships and promote emotional wellbeing
- Implement behaviour support strategies and interventions
- Support communication development, including phonics-based learning
- Assist pupils with life skills, social communication and independence
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
- Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking resilient, compassionate and proactive individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable, but not essential. We welcome applications from those with backgrounds in:
- Behaviour Mentoring
- SEN Support
- Youth Work
- Residential Caremple 社onomy
- Mental Health Support
- Sports Coaching
- Teaching Assistance
- Support Work
- Social Care
This role is also particularly well suited to Psychology, Education, Sociology, Childhood Studies, Criminology and Speech & Language graduates/students looking to gain practical experience supporting children with autism and complex needs.
You'll need to be confident building relationships, supporting emotional regulation and remaining calm when working with pupils who can display challenging behaviours. In return, you'll receive ongoing support, training and development from an experienced and welcoming staff team.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive weekly pay
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Valuable exper
Behaviour Mentor - Specialist School employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
