1:1 SEMH Mentor: Build Trust & Support Students

Teaching Personnel; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a 1:1 SEMH Mentor to support pupils across Central & South Bristol in mainstream secondary settings. You will provide dedicated, consistent 1:1 mentoring to students with SEMH needs, helping with emotional regulation, engagement and resilience.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a focus on building trust, maintaining boundaries and collaborating with pastoral teams. Previous SEMH or youth-work experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEMH, behaviour or vulnerable learners
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to commit consistently to a full-time placement
• Resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply for one

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Build a strong, professional and trusting relationship with your student
• Support emotional regulation and help prevent situations from escalating
• Encourage positive engagement with lessons and school routines
• Help students manage periods of frustration, anxiety or dysregulation
• Deliver targeted mentoring and intervention activities
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom
• Help develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Work closely with pastoral, SEND and teaching teams
• Provide stability and consistency for a student who may have previously struggled within education

Skills

Relationship building

Emotional resilience

De-escalation

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a 1:1 SEMH Mentor to support pupils across Central & South Bristol in mainstream secondary settings. You will provide dedicated, consistent 1:1 mentoring to students with SEMH needs, helping with emotional regulation, engagement and resilience.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a focus on building trust, maintaining boundaries and collaborating with pastoral teams. Previous SEMH or youth-work experience is highly valued.