Behaviour Support Mentor – Make a Real Difference
Locations: Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to guide students through challenges and help them reach their potential?
We are currently seeking Behaviour Support Mentors to work within schools and specialist provisions supporting children and young people who require additional behavioural, emotional and social support.
This role is ideal for individuals who want to use their life experience, leadership skills and empathy to positively influence young people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges — but also the opportunity to make a lasting difference.
About the Role
As a Behaviour Support Mentor, you will work closely with students who may experience social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEMH). Your role will be to provide consistent guidance, encouragement and structure to help them remain engaged in education and develop positive coping strategies.
You will play a key role in supporting behaviour, emotional wellbeing and confidence, helping students build the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Start Date: ASAP (opportunities available throughout the academic year)
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, term time only
⏰ Typical Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary depending on the school)
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students with behavioural, emotional or social needs
• Support pupils in developing positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote confidence and engagement
• Respond to challenging situations calmly and use de-escalation strategies when required
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support plans
• Act as a positive role model and mentor, encouraging resilience, respect and self-belief
• Support students during lessons, transitions and structured activities throughout the school day
Who Thrives in This Role?
People from a variety of backgrounds often excel as Behaviour Support Mentors, including:
⚽ Sports coaches – bringing teamwork, discipline and motivation
Psychology or Criminology graduates – applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings
Social workers or support workers – experienced in behaviour support or trauma-informed approaches
️ Ex-military personnel – offering leadership, resilience and calm under pressure
Youth workers, teaching assistants or mentors – experienced in supporting young people
If you have a genuine passion for helping young people overcome challenges and succeed, your background could be highly valuable in this role.
What We’re Looking For
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills ️
✔ A calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour support
✔ Emotional resilience and the ability to remain positive in challenging situations
✔ Experience supporting children or young people (formal or informal)
✔ A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer
A welcoming and supportive school environment
Access to ongoing CPD and training to support your professional development
Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression
Personalised support from an experienced consultant who will guide you through your role and career journey
⭐ A meaningful role where every day you make a difference
If you’re looking for a rewarding position where you can support young people, build strong connections and help shape brighter futures, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your most recent CV to be considered.
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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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