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. Apply Today If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children with ALN, Autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs within primary education, we'd love to hear from you. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
Children's Behaviour Mentor - Primary School in Swansea employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.