Emotional Wellbeing & Behaviour Mentor - Empower Youth

Tradewind Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an Emotional Wellbeing & Behaviour Support Mentor to join a specialist educational setting in Corby. You will support pupils with SEMH needs to improve mental health, emotional wellbeing and engagement with learning.

This full-time, long-term position offers opportunities to work closely with teachers and SEN staff to provide consistent, compassionate support, building resilience and helping students develop coping strategies for life beyond school.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Patient, empathetic, approachable and resilient.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils while maintaining boundaries.
• Experience in schools or SEMH settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH.
• Supporting pupils with anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and providing a consistent source of support.
• Helping students understand and manage their emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their behaviour and manage difficult situations.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, independence and self-esteem.
• Supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
• Using a calm, patient and consistent approach when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
• Encouraging positive communication, social skills and healthy relationships.
• Contributing to a safe, supportive and nurturing school environment.
• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining appropriate records around pupil wellbeing and behaviour.

Skills

SEMH experience

Emotional wellbeing support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an Emotional Wellbeing & Behaviour Support Mentor to join a specialist educational setting in Corby. You will support pupils with SEMH needs to improve mental health, emotional wellbeing and engagement with learning.

This full-time, long-term position offers opportunities to work closely with teachers and SEN staff to provide consistent, compassionate support, building resilience and helping students develop coping strategies for life beyond school.