Engagement Mentor for SEMH School — Build Confidence

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education is recruiting Pupil Engagement Mentors to join a specialist SEMH school in Guildford. The role focuses on engagement, relationships and emotional support rather than traditional teaching, and is suitable for candidates from education, youth work, care, coaching or support backgrounds.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, build trust, encourage engagement and independence, help with emotional regulation, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to meet needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• A strong communicator who can build genuine relationships.
• Passionate about making a positive difference to young people's lives.
• A full UK driving licence holder with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate in school life.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to meet individual needs.
• Providing a calm, structured and supportive presence throughout the school day.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Pink Tile Education is recruiting Pupil Engagement Mentors to join a specialist SEMH school in Guildford. The role focuses on engagement, relationships and emotional support rather than traditional teaching, and is suitable for candidates from education, youth work, care, coaching or support backgrounds.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, build trust, encourage engagement and independence, help with emotional regulation, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to meet needs.