Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor - Epping

Protocol Education; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor for an SEMH school in Epping. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, promoting positive choices and emotional regulation.

Ideal candidates have SEMH/SEND experience, are patient and resilient, with excellent communication skills and a calm approach under pressure. This temporary role offers an immediate start and the chance to make a real difference in vulnerable pupils’ lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEND.
• Patience, resilience and ability to manage challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups across the school.
• Help manage challenging behaviours and de-escalate situations.
• Provide positive role-modeling and support students to re-engage with learning.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Boundary setting

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor – Complex SEMH School – Epping | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them overcome barriers to education?

We are working with a specialist SEMH school in Epping that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor to join their team immediately.

This specialist setting supports pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, attachment difficulties, anxiety, low self-esteem, and previous challenges within mainstream education. Some pupils may also have additional needs such as ADHD, Autism, speech and language difficulties, or other underlying SEND requirements.

The school provides a structured, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment where building positive relationships is at the heart of everything they do. Staff work closely with pupils to develop emotional regulation strategies, improve resilience, build confidence, and help students re-engage with learning.

As a Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor, you will work both within the classroom and around the wider school, supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis. You will help manage challenging behaviours, promote positive choices, de-escalate situations when required, and act as a positive role model for students who need additional guidance and support throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, youth work, care, or mentoring backgrounds
• Be patient, resilient, and confident in managing challenging situations
• Understand the importance of consistency, boundaries, and relationship-building
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to individual student needs
• Be a positive team player with strong communication skills

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people who need stability, encouragement, and positive role models to help them succeed.

If you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can have a lasting impact on a young person's future every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.