Intervention Mentor

Stephenson Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson Academy in Milton Keynes is seeking an Intervention Mentor to support students aged 9–16 in SEMH, focusing on holistic education and safeguarding. You will be a calm, caring listener who can manage busy environments and conflict resolution as part of daily routine.

You will build trusting relationships with students and staff, engage learners with imaginative approaches, and contribute to wellbeing and pastoral care as part of the academy's inclusive aims.

Qualifications

• Calm, caring person who thrives in a busy environment.
• Willing to engage with pastoral concerns affecting students' lives.
• Creative mentor able to engage and build resilience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students with creativity to engage and build resilience.
• Build relationships with staff and students regardless of barriers to learning.
• Communicate effectively at the student’s level in a calm, professional way.
• Contribute to wellbeing and holistic education within the daily routine.
• Support pastoral concerns impacting each young person’s life.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral support

Conflict resolution

Team player

Relationship building

Holistic education

Job description

Intervention Mentor

Stephenson Academy provides education for students both male and female aged between 9 and 16 years. We are the local SEN provision for students with social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality curriculum, truly individualised to meet the needs of our students, ensuring successful outcomes for all. We have a cohort of staff who are from all walks of life which has created a truly dynamic and diverse team.

Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes?

Are you, or do you want to be a teacher?

Do you want to help us to build brighter futures?

Are you someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a great listener who is non-judgmental and calm under pressure? Would you like the chance to be part of an exciting, forward-looking Alternative Education provider, which works in a holistic way? Would you like to be part of a team that works hard to improve the life chances of some of the most vulnerable young people in Milton Keynes?

We are seeking:

• A calm and caring person who will thrive in a busy environment, where conflict resolution makes up a part of everyday
• A passionate leader of young people, who cares about holistic education and is willing to get involved with pastoral concerns impacting on every aspect of each young person’s life, as part of the daily routine
• A mentor with the ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage our young people, helping them to be more resilient and access education more effectively
• A person skilled in building relationships with everyone, no-matter who they are and what their barriers to learning might be
• An understanding individual who can put themselves in other’s shoes but also communicate other perspectives, to enhance our students’ understanding of the world
• A team player, who can work well with staff and students alike and can communicate at the young person’s level in a calm and professional way
• There are opportunities to develop your own career path with exciting challenges within our ARA’s (areas of additional responsibility)

Why choose our Trust?

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a top priority

• High quality professional development and support including bespoke CPD
• Small class sizes, with the ability to be truly creative, not prescriptive
• Progression opportunities across the Trust
• Free access to holistic treatments as part of our wellbeing policy

NB - Qualification Certificates, Identification and Proof to work in the UK documents are required at Interview

Further Information

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, arrange a visit or if you require any further information, please contact our HR Team via email at [e-mail] or via telephone on 01908 889400.

Stephenson MK Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance, including KCSIE. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Interviews will be on 22 October 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert should a suitable candidate is be found.

CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement

Stephenson (MK) Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Stephenson (MK) Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.