Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor - Epping

Protocol Education; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing Mentor for a specialist SEMH school in Epping to start immediately. You will support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, help manage challenging behaviours, and promote positive choices within a trauma‑informed framework.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, consistency, and calmness under pressure while collaborating closely with classroom and wider school teams to re-engage students in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH pupils, SEND, youth work, care or mentoring backgrounds.
• Patience, resilience and confidence in managing challenging situations.
• Understanding of boundaries and relationship-building.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt to individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups across lessons and activities.
• Assist with behaviour management and de‑escalation when needed.
• Promote positive choices and role model constructive behaviour.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student re-engagement.
• Monitor pupil progress and reinforce trauma‑informed approaches.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEND experience

youth work

mentoring

patience

resilience

communication skills

team player

boundaries

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.

Ideal candidate

• 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.

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.

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