Impactful SEND Wellbeing Mentor for Students

St Martins School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement (37 days,

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discounts for Teachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

St Martins School is seeking a proactive Learning Mentor to join our Wellbeing Team, guiding students with SEND toward successful adulthood. The role focuses on emotional wellbeing, mental health, and resilience through group and 1:1 interventions within a dedicated SEND environment.

You will work with staff across the school to embed trauma-informed practice and to promote calm, supportive approaches. The post may be fixed term, with potential for permanent opportunities in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of child development, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused approach to supporting young people.
• Full UK driving license to travel between school sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality whole-class, small-group, and 1:1 wellbeing and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate and develop the school’s Mental Health Champions programme.
• Work with the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead to promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Support students experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low mood, bereavement, and other mental health challenges.
• Deliver interventions focused on Zones of Regulation, emotional literacy, self-esteem, resilience, coping strategies, and managing feelings.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to vulnerable students, including those with attendance concerns and SEMH needs.
• Liaise with families, external agencies, therapists, and multi‑agency professionals to ensure coordinated support.
• Support students during transitions, examinations, and preparation for adulthood.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and student progress.
• Promote positive mental health awareness across the school community through assemblies and events.
• Support colleagues in developing strategies to meet emotional and wellbeing needs.

Skills

SEND experience

EMH support

Trauma-informed

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Driving license

Independent working

Job description

St Martins School is seeking a proactive Learning Mentor to join our Wellbeing Team, guiding students with SEND toward successful adulthood. The role focuses on emotional wellbeing, mental health, and resilience through group and 1:1 interventions within a dedicated SEND environment.

You will work with staff across the school to embed trauma-informed practice and to promote calm, supportive approaches. The post may be fixed term, with potential for permanent opportunities in the future.