Primary Behaviour Mentor | 1:1 Support Roles from September Location: Bristol & South Gloucestershire Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time| September Start Pay: Competitive and negotiable, dependent on experience - rising from £14.25/hour Could you be the person who changes a child's experience of school? Every September, Axcis Education receives a significant number of requests from primary schools seeking dedicated Behaviour Mentors and SEND Teaching Assistants to support children who are finding the transition into school particularly challenging. These are often pupils in EYFS and Key Stage 1 who may be presenting with emerging Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, communication needs or behaviours that indicate they require additional support to engage successfully with school life. Many are at the very beginning of their SEND journey and may not yet have an EHCP in place. We're therefore looking to connect with compassionate, resilient and creative individuals now so that we're ready to match the right people to these rewarding opportunities as they arise throughout September and the first term of the new academic year. About the Role As a Behaviour Mentor working in the Primary phase, your role will be about far more than managing behaviour. You'll help children feel safe, understood and successful within the school environment, often becoming one of the key adults in their educational journey. Working closely with class teachers, SENDCos and school leaders, you'll draw upon your own skills, experience and interests to develop creative approaches that improve engagement, participation and progress. For one child, this might mean incorporating sport, movement breaks or outdoor learning into their day. For another, it could be using art, construction activities, storytelling or shared interests to build trust and connection. The most successful Behaviour Mentors understand that behaviour is communication. They focus on relationships first, taking a trauma-informed approach that seeks to understand the reasons behind a child's behaviour while helping them develop the skills, confidence and emotional regulation strategies needed to thrive in school. You'll be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis, implementing personalised support plans, encouraging positive behaviour, helping children access learning and working collaboratively with wider school staff to celebrate and build upon every success, however small. About the Schools The schools we support are inclusive primary settings across South Gloucestershire that are committed to helping every child succeed. Many have strong SEND provisions and are investing heavily in early intervention, recognising the importance of providing the right support before difficulties become entrenched. These schools are looking for adults who can bring patience, consistency, creativity and genuine care to the role. They value individuals who can form meaningful relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries, high expectations and a positive outlook. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, trauma backgrounds, attachment needs or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Experience gained through education, youth work, social care, residential care, sports coaching, mentoring, fostering, youth offending services, mental health support or similar environments would all be highly relevant. A strong understanding of positive behaviour support, de-escalation techniques and relationship-based practice is highly desirable. Team Teach training, experience of restrictive interventions and knowledge of trauma-informed approaches would also be advantageous. Most importantly, we're looking for people who can remain calm under pressure, build authentic relationships and see the potential in every child, even on their most challenging days. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, will be required. Why Join Axcis Education? As the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist, Axcis provides access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities across mainstream and specialist educational settings. You'll benefit from competitive rates of pay, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, flexible career opportunities and access to schools that value high-quality SEND support. You'll also receive access to our extensive SEND-focused CPD programme through our partnership with The National College. Training includes SEMH support, trauma-informed practice, autism awareness, behaviour management, attachment, emotional regulation and a range of other specialist SEND topics designed to strengthen your confidence and professional practice. For those considering future careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling, youth work or mental health services, these roles provide exceptional hands-on experience supporting children with additional needs. How to Apply If you're passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and believe that strong relationships can transform outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to register your interest for September opportunities across South Gloucestershire. By registering early, you'll be among the first candidates considered as schools begin confirming their support requirements for the new academic year. Join Axcis Education and become the trusted adult who helps a child rediscover confidence, engagement and enjoyment in learning. INDBRI<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />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. As such, 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 (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>