Learning Mentor: SEMH Support & School Reintegration

Tradewind Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Mentor to support vulnerable young people across Rochdale within an Alternative Provision service and mainstream schools. You will build relationships, assist reintegration, and provide mentoring to help pupils engage and develop readiness for learning.

The role requires empathy, consistency, and strong communication to collaborate with schools, families, and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months' recent experience supporting children or young people in a school, youth work, care or community setting.
• Experience working with SEMH, SEND or vulnerable learners is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional references.
• A full CV with employment and education history included.
• The legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils to support engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Support reintegration back into mainstream primary and secondary schools.
• Travel between sites and schools across Rochdale where required.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies.
• Support personalised interventions and mentoring strategies.
• Help pupils develop confidence, attendance and readiness for learning.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathy

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Mentor to support vulnerable young people across Rochdale within an Alternative Provision service and mainstream schools. You will build relationships, assist reintegration, and provide mentoring to help pupils engage and develop readiness for learning.

The role requires empathy, consistency, and strong communication to collaborate with schools, families, and external agencies.