1:1 SEMH Support Mentor — Primary School (Term Time)

Engage Education; Ringway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Impactful work

SEMH environment

Job summary

Engage Education in South Manchester is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Mentor for a primary school. You will provide personalised 1:1 support and small group mentoring, helping pupils build confidence, relationships and resilience.

This role focuses on SEMH needs, offering a nurturing environment where you collaborate with teachers and the pastoral team to support individual progress and engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Patient, calm and able to build strong relationships.
• Capability to support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Excellent communication and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work within a pastoral education setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 support for students with SEMH needs.
• Supporting students in small group sessions to develop learning, social skills and confidence.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Helping students manage emotions, regulate behaviour and develop coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and school routines.
• Supporting students to develop resilience, independence and self-esteem.
• Acting as a positive role model and trusted adult.
• Working alongside teachers and the wider pastoral team to support individual needs.

Skills

SEMH support

Patience

Relationship building

1:1 mentoring

Behaviour support

Communication

Job description

Engage Education in South Manchester is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Mentor for a primary school. You will provide personalised 1:1 support and small group mentoring, helping pupils build confidence, relationships and resilience.

This role focuses on SEMH needs, offering a nurturing environment where you collaborate with teachers and the pastoral team to support individual progress and engagement in learning.