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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership is a partnership of voluntary organisations in the BSW service which include Second Step, Alabaré, Missing Link and Nilaari. Our complimentary skills, knowledge, experience and community connections will ensure the development and delivery of excellent, accessible, person centred and integrated mental health services. We have rewarding opportunities avai... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference every day? We're looking for a Behaviour Mentor to work across both primary and secondary settings in Melksham, helping students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn. Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. This role is centred around care, consistency, and building strong relationships. You'll be working with pupils who may need extra support with behaviour and emotional regulation, including those with SEND. What you'll be doing: Supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups Working closely with students with behavioural needs and SEND Helping pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies Creating a safe, calm, and supportive environment Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour Collaborating with teachers and support staff What we're looking for: Experience with SEND (formal or informal-care work, mentoring, personal experience all valued) A patient, calm, and empathetic approach Ability to adapt to different age groups and needs Strong communication and relationship-building skills Resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people If you're someone who leads with care and wants to help young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. 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 20 days) *If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us., • Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Chippenham. The role is to support identified pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and/ or mental health challenges. This work will be supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups. Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as Autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is desirable. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient. Please note that we do not recommend relocating for this role. The role will involve: • Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun, • Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times, • Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills, • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students Who We're Looking For: - Emotionally resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations - Strong communicator with a positive and proactive mindset - Able to build rapport with young people, particularly those who may struggle to trust adults - Previous experience isn't essential, but backgrounds in youth work, care, mental health, sport, or support work are valuable Essential requirements: Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas. Full time availability (Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30) Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years). Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one* *Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. 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 20 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 Joseph 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 Joseph on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference every day? We're looking for a Behaviour Mentor to work across both primary and secondary settings in Melksham, helping students feel supported, understood, and ready to learn. This role is centred around care, consistency, and building strong relationships. You'll be working with pupils who may need extra support with behaviour and emotional regulation, including those with SEND. What you'll be doing: Supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups Working closely with students with behavioural needs and SEND Helping pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies Creating a safe, calm, and supportive environment Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour Collaborating with teachers and support staff What we're looking for: Experience with SEND (formal or informal-care work, mentoring, personal experience all valued) A patient, calm, and empathetic approach Ability to adapt to different age groups and needs Strong communication and relationship-building skills Resilience and a genuine passion for supporting young people If you're someone who leads with care and wants to help young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. 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 20 days) *If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us., • 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)