Behaviour Mentor; Primary

Overview

Job Title:

Behaviour Mentor/SEMH Learning Support
Pay:
Starting at £450/week

Start Date:

ASAP

A forward-thinking primary school in South Gloucestershire has developed a small, internal alternative provision to support pupils who are currently unable to access the mainstream classroom. We are seeking a committed and reflective Behaviour Mentor to work primarily with a Year 4 pupil whose learning pathway is bespoke and highly personalised. This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference at a critical stage of early intervention.

• Designing and delivering tailored, interest-led learning activities
• Embedding core academic skills into creative tasks
• Supporting emotional regulation throughout the day
• Recognising early signs of dysregulation and implementing agreed strategies
• Managing demand-avoidant behaviours using low-arousal approaches
• Recording observations and progress updates
• Liaising closely with the SENCO and senior leadership team
• Maintaining predictable routines and clear boundaries
• The pupil leaves school m 2pm–3:30pm, you will support within another classroom as a general Teaching Assistant, assisting with group learning, transitions and classroom routines

• Deeply passionate about improving long-term outcomes through early intervention
• Experience with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and working with demand-avoidant behaviours
• Experience supporting children experiencing emotional dysregulation
• Trauma-informed or attachment-aware practice
• A background in youth work, sports coaching or mentoring is highly valued, especially if you are confident building relationships through shared interests and structured activities
• You must be:
  • Calm and emotionally regulated
  • Creative and proactive in planning engaging activities
  • Reflective and open to adapting strategies
  • Firm but nurturing in maintaining boundaries

This is not simply behaviour management. It is relationship rebuilding and creating a safe, consistent environment where a child can re-engage with learning at their own pace. The school is committed to inclusion and believes strongly in early intervention rather than exclusion. You will be supported by a collaborative leadership team who value creativity and reflective practice.

This role is being recruited through Axcis Education, the UK’s leading specialist SEND recruitment agency. We work exclusively within special educational needs and alternative provision settings, ensuring you are matched carefully to roles that align with your values and experience.

All candidates receive:
Dedicated consultant support, clear safeguarding and compliance guidance, access to high-quality CPD via The National College, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you are motivated by early intervention, believe that behaviour is communication, and want to play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s educational journey, we would welcome your application.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on  Ext: 2014.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers for referrals that lead to a placement. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Laura Dowson

Telephone:  Ext: 2014