Behaviour Mentor

Protocol Education is working with a primary school in Downend that is looking to appoint a Behaviour Mentor to support pupils who require additional help with engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour.

The role involves working closely with children on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Experience supporting children with behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs is desirable. However, we also welcome applicants with experience in youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, residential support, or similar roles working with children and young people.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
• Working on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and social development
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model
• Working alongside teachers, SEND staff, and senior leaders to support pupil progress

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Be calm, patient, and resilient
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour in a positive and supportive way
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Have experience with SEMH, behaviour support, or SEND needs, although this is not essential

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to professional development and CPD training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings
• Referral bonus scheme

Compliance and Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to Protocol Education's safer recruitment and compliance procedures, including:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Two professional references covering the last two years of employment, with any gaps in employment accounted for
• Verification of identity, right to work, and employment history
• Full safeguarding and vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance

This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting children to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed in school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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