Youth Mentor

Are you a recent Psychology, Health and social care or Education graduate? Five Education is offering exciting positions mentoring children with SEND. We work with Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools in Bristol and Bath and are looking for Teaching assistants/Mentors to support several students with dysregulated behaviour. The students need support in engaging in lesson time and group activities. They often display challenging behaviours and require emotional support. An understanding of emotional needs and an empathetic approach are desirable for this role.

The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, patient, flexible, and able to step in and cover colleagues in the team occasionally. This is a perfect opportunity for a graduate to gain some experience with the idea of heading into a teaching role in the future.


Responsibilities and duties:

· Working with the lead teacher to help engage the student as much as possible.

· Working on a one-to-one basis.

· Be flexible and willing to work with the student outside the classroom.

· Using de-escalation techniques to ensure the student stays calm.

· Providing a positive role model for young people.

. Be compassionate and patient


Essential Criteria:

· You will be able to demonstrate positive reinforcement

· Confident and able to build relationships with the pupils

· Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)

· Access to bicycle, car, or near main bus routes

· Able to work 8.30-3.30, 5 days per week term time only

· Relevant references and DBS/police checks, if required

· Availability to work five days a week (term time only)


What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work five days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working


If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.


Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.


Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.


We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.


Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)