Children's Behaviour Mentor - Primary School in Swansea

Children's Behaviour Mentor - Primary School

Location: Swansea
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Salary: £14.25 Hourly Rate
Start Date: ASAP

Behaviour Mentor | ALN Support | Teaching Assistant | Primary Education

Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Children's Behaviour Mentor to support pupils aged 3-11 years within welcoming primary school across Swansea. This rewarding role focuses on supporting children with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships within the school environment.

This opportunity is ideal for applicants with experience in education, childcare, youth work, sports coaching, behaviour support, care work, mentoring or community-based roles.

About the Role

As a Children's Behaviour & ALN Mentor, you will provide support to pupils with:

✅ Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
✅ autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
✅ ADHD
✅ Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
✅ Speech, language and communication difficulties
✅ Behavioural and emotional needs
✅ Low confidence and self-esteem

You will play a vital role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning and succeed both socially and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ALN and behavioural needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCOs and pastoral teams
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence
• Act as a positive role model throughout the school day
• Always maintain safeguarding and welfare standards

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals
• Understanding of ALN, Autism, ADHD or SEMH is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilient, patient and positive approach
• Commitment to supporting children's development and wellbeing
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from:

• Teaching Assistants
• ALN Teaching Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Care and Support Workers
• Residential Support Workers
• Children's Support Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• Education Graduates
• Nursery and Childcare Practitioners

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

FREE CPD Training and Development
Specialist ALN and Behaviour Management Training
️ Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
Weekly PAYE Pay - No Umbrella Companies
Dedicated Local Consultant Support
Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities
Monday-Friday Working Pattern
️ School Holidays Off
On-Site Parking Available at Many Settings

Safeguarding Statement

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, right-to-work verification and all mandatory safeguarding vetting procedures in line with Keeping Learners Safe guidance.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children with ALN, Autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs within primary education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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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