Student Re-Engagement Mentor New

Central & South Bristol
Full-Time | Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Mainstream Secondary Schools

I am recruiting for Student Re-Engagement Mentors to work within mainstream secondary schools across Central and South Bristol, supporting students who may have become disconnected from learning, school routines or their own potential.

These students aren't necessarily lacking ability. Many have simply faced barriers that have impacted their engagement, confidence or motivation. Your role will be to provide the encouragement, consistency and guidance needed to help them rediscover success within education.

If you're someone who believes every young person deserves a fresh start and can build relationships with students who may be difficult to engage, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Student Re-Engagement Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring support
• Support students who are struggling with attendance, engagement or motivation
• Help young people overcome barriers to learning
• Encourage positive participation in lessons and school life
• Support students with emotional regulation and self-confidence
• Deliver targeted intervention sessions
• Build strong, professional relationships with students
• Work alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEND departments
• Act as a positive role model and trusted adult within the school

You may work with young people who:

• Have become disengaged from education
• Struggle with confidence or self-esteem
• Have poor attendance or punctuality
• Need support rebuilding positive relationships with school
• Experience SEMH or additional learning needs
• Are at risk of suspension or exclusion
• Require additional encouragement to fulfil their potential

Success in this role comes from patience, consistency and the ability to see the strengths in a young person, even when they struggle to see them themselves.

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as:

• Youth Work
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
• Pastoral Support
• Sports Coaching
• Residential Childcare
• Family Support
• Alternative Provision
• SEND Support
• Community Outreach
• Mental Health Support
• Student Support Services

We're seeking people who are:

✔ Excellent relationship-builders

✔ Positive, patient and resilient

✔ Comfortable supporting young people with a range of needs

✔ Confident working with challenging or disengaged students

✔ Reliable and committed to making a difference

✔ Strong communicators with a calm and encouraging approach

✔ Passionate about helping young people achieve success

✔ Able to balance support with clear expectations and boundaries

• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and encourage students
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Help young people rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning
• Join supportive mainstream secondary schools
• Gain valuable experience within pastoral, behaviour and inclusion support
• Access ongoing CPD and professional development
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent positions
• Make a visible difference in students' educational journeys

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reconnect with education, I'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris