Children's Behaviour Mentor - Primary School
Location: Swansea
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Salary: £14.25 Hourly Rate
Start Date: ASAP
Behaviour Mentor | ALN Support | Teaching Assistant | Primary Education
Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Children's Behaviour Mentor to support pupils aged 3-11 years within welcoming primary school across Swansea. This rewarding role focuses on supporting children with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships within the school environment.
This opportunity is ideal for applicants with experience in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, behaviour support, care work, mentoring or community-based roles.
About the Role
As a Children's Behaviour & ALN Mentor, you will provide support to pupils with:
- Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Speech, language and communication difficulties
- Behavioural and emotional needs
- Low confidence and self-esteem
You will play a vital role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning and succeed both socially and academically.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ALN and behavioural needs
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children
- Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCOs and pastoral teams
- Adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
- Encourage engagement, confidence and independence
- Act as a positive role model throughout the school day
- Always maintain safeguarding and welfare standards
Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals
- Understanding of ALN, Autism, ADHD or SEMH is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilient, patient and positive approach
- Commitment to supporting children's development and wellbeing
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome applications from:
- Teaching Assistants
- ALN Teaching Assistants
- Behaviour Mentors
- Youth Workers
- Sports Coaches
- Care and Support Workers
- Residential Support Workers
- Children's Support Workers
- Psychology Graduates
- Education Graduates
- Nursery and Childcare Practitioners
Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
- FREE CPD Training and Development
- Specialist ALN and Behaviour Management Training
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
- Weekly PAYE Pay - No Umbrella Companies
- Dedicated Local Consultant Support
- Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities
- Monday-Friday Working Pattern
- School Holidays Off
- On-Site Parking Available at Many Settings
Safeguarding Statement
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, right-to-work verification and all mandatory safeguarding vetting procedures in line with Keeping Learners Safe guidance.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Children's Behaviour Mentor - Primary School in Swansea 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.
