Learning Support Mentor

Description:

Behaviour Support Mentor

Locations: Bristol, Bath & Weston-super-Mare
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Behaviour Support Mentor – Make a Lasting Difference

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?

We are recruiting dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Mentors to work within specialist and mainstream schools across Bristol, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare from September 2026.

This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people who may present with behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health needs, helping them to engage positively with education and develop essential life skills.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional support to manage their emotions, behaviour, and learning. You will build positive relationships, provide mentoring support, and help create a safe and structured environment where students can thrive.

You may support pupils with:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Challenging behaviour
Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
Additional learning and communication needs

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring support
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Support emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
Encourage engagement in learning and school activities
Promote confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals
Record and monitor student progress and wellbeing

What We're Looking For

Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
Backgrounds in youth work, support work, coaching, care, education, mentoring, or mental health support are highly desirable
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
The ability to remain positive and professional in challenging situations
A genuine passion for supporting young people
Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

Why Join Us?

Full-time opportunities from September 2026
Valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth justice, social work, counselling, and mental health services
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive school environments and experienced teams
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
The chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships, and helping students succeed both inside and outside the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a September 2026 start.

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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