Behaviour Mentor – North Somerset
Part-Time
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 12pm
Teaching Personnel is seeking a calm, confident, and proactive Behaviour Mentor to work within a welcoming primary school in North Somerset. This is a part‑time morning role, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 12:00pm, supporting a Year 6 pupil who requires consistent guidance with behaviour, engagement, and attendance.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day by helping a pupil develop positive routines, emotional regulation skills, and greater engagement with learning.
About the Role:
* 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil displaying challenging behaviour
* Focus on helping the pupil manage emotions, improve engagement, and maintain attendance
* Working collaboratively with school staff to follow support plans and behaviour strategies
* Providing calm, consistent influence throughout the morning session
* Helping the pupil participate in learning and develop positive routines
* Immediate start available, with part‑time morning hours and ongoing stability
We are looking for someone who:
* Has strong behaviour management skills and a calm, confident approach
* Has experience supporting children with SEN or those with behavioural or emotional needs
* Builds strong, trusting relationships quickly
* Can remain consistent, patient, and solution‑focused in challenging situations
* Works well as part of a team and follows guidance from teachers and SEN leads
* Has a background in sports, coaching, youth work, or mentoring (desirable but not essential)
Why this role might be perfect for you
* Consistent weekday hours with no afternoon commitment (8:30am-12pm)
* Opportunity to make a real difference to a pupil who needs stability and positive guidance
* Supportive school environment with clear strategies in place
* Valuable experience for those pursuing a career in teaching, SEN, youth work, or behaviour support
How to Apply
If you feel you have the resilience, empathy, and commitment to support a pupil who needs a strong role model, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Lauren at Teaching Personnel for more information (lauren.dunn@teachingpersonnel.com)
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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.
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