Job Title: KS1 Behaviour Mentor (1:1 Support) Location: Bridgwater Pay Rate: £89 per day Job Type: Part-time – Term Time Only (Temporary or Long-Term) A welcoming primary school in Bridgwater is seeking a calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient Behaviour Mentor to support Key Stage 1 pupils with behavioural and emotional needs. You’ll be working as part of a support team, offering tailored, structured guidance to help these children succeed both in and out of the classroom. This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role — ideal for someone with strong experience in behaviour support, SEN, or trauma-informed care. What You’ll Be Doing • Supporting KS1 pupils on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day • Helping the children manage emotions, routines, and transitions • Using consistency, praise, and positive strategies to build trust and engagement • Encouraging safe social interaction and meaningful participation in learning • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement behaviour plans • Keeping detailed notes on progress, concerns, and strategies used • Being a steady, supportive presence during breaktimes, lessons, and any difficult moments What Makes You a Great Fit • Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour, either in school or care settings • Calm, emotionally grounded, and able to de-escalate when needed • Reliable, patient, and consistent – able to stick to structure and routines • Strong communication skills and a nurturing, non-judgemental approach • Experience with trauma, emotional regulation, or behaviour management strategies is a real plus • Open to training such as Team Teach, safeguarding, or SEMH development What You’ll Gain • Impactful Work – Play a vital role in a child’s social, emotional, and academic growth • Supportive Environment – Work within a caring, committed school team • Ongoing Development – Access CPD, behaviour support tools, and SEND training • Weekly Pay – £89 per day, paid every week Apply now to become a valued KS1 Behaviour Mentor in Bridgwater and help shape a young learner’s future.
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.
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Contact: Sancha Clark
Telephone: 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016
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