Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term Opportunity
Immediate Start
We are seeking confident, resilient individuals to work in schools across Bristol as Unqualified Behaviour Support Mentors, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, Autism and additional learning needs.
This role is ideal for candidates who have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, and are looking to apply their skills in an educational setting.
Your ability to stay calm, build trust and respond positively can have a lasting impact on a young person's future.
You will work closely with pupils who require consistent behavioural and emotional support to engage in education. This includes working 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils manage behaviour, build confidence and access learning.
Pupils may present with:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
- Autism (ASC) and communication needs
- ADHD and attention difficulties
- Anxiety, low confidence or disrupted engagement
This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where relationship-building and consistency are key.
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
- Help pupils regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies
- Build strong, consistent and trusting relationships with students
- Support pupils to re-engage with lessons and routines
- Use calm, structured approaches to manage behaviour
- Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
- Follow behaviour plans and individual support strategies
- Promote resilience, independence and positive choices
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Support work or care settings (children or adults)
- Behaviour mentoring or SEMH environments
- Youth work, outreach or community support
- Residential care or support services
- Alternative provision or specialist SEN settings
We also welcome graduates who have real experience working with young people, whether through placements, volunteering or paid roles.
- Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilience, patience and emotional awareness
- Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional needs
- Proactive and positive approach
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Experience supporting SEMH or Autism
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
- Team Teach or de-escalation training
- Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged young people
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
- Long-term opportunity within a supportive school
- Access to CPD including behaviour, SEN and safeguarding training
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for permanent roles
- A meaningful role where your work directly impacts pupil outcomes
This role is ideal if you:
- Already have behaviour or support experience and want to step into education
- Are looking for a role with real purpose and long-term progression
- Want to support pupils who need strong, consistent role models
- Are considering a future in education, SEN, youth work or mental health
If you have relevant experience and are ready to make a meaningful difference, we would 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, th
