Impactful SEMH Behaviour Support Mentor

Lewisham; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham SEMH specialist SEN school is seeking resilient and empathetic individuals to join our team. You will work with students who face complex social and emotional needs, providing consistent, calm support in and out of the classroom.

The role involves managing behaviours, delivering targeted interventions, and building trusting relationships with students, families, and external professionals. We value real-world understanding, patience, and a commitment to helping young people re-engage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Behaviour Support Worker or in youth work.
• Counselling or therapeutic support experience.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour in SEMH settings.
• Ability to build trust with vulnerable students.
• Experience working with at-risk or traumatized youth.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Engaging hard-to-reach youth

Team player

Urban-minded

Job description

Lewisham SEMH specialist SEN school is seeking resilient and empathetic individuals to join our team. You will work with students who face complex social and emotional needs, providing consistent, calm support in and out of the classroom.

The role involves managing behaviours, delivering targeted interventions, and building trusting relationships with students, families, and external professionals. We value real-world understanding, patience, and a commitment to helping young people re-engage