Learning Support Mentor - SEMH

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementa is recruiting a SEND 1:1 Learning Support Mentor for SEMH needs in Weston-super-Mare. The role supports primary and secondary pupils with EHCPs, operating within a revolving-door provision with part-time and full-time options during a 60-day trial leading to permanent contracts.

The successful candidate will work 9:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with September 2026 start. Training opportunities, DBS checks and ongoing professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with learners who have SEMH and have experienced trauma.
• Experience with ASC/ASD.
• Ability to act as a positive role model and deliver an alternative education curriculum.
• Training in positive behaviour management (Team Teach / PBM / MAPA and/or THRIVE) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an alternative education curriculum tailored to individual learners.
• Recognise emotional and educational needs and create learning activities accordingly.
• Respond to learner needs and create appropriate learning opportunities.
• Engage with parents to support learning at home and set boundaries.
• Support safeguarding and help learners maximise academic and personal outcomes.

Skills

SEMH experience

ASC/ASD experience

Behaviour management

Curriculum adaptation

Parental engagement

Job description

SEND 1:1 Learning Support MentorASD / ASC, SEMH

Type: Temp-Perm - via 60 day trial

Details: Full-time / Part-time(Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm)

Location: Weston Super Mare(secondaryages)

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 p.a.(£15.38 - £17.95ph during trial)

Our client is a new & expanding Alternative Education Provision, serving primary &secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs relating to SEMH based in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas across the South West. They operate a ‘revolving-door’ offering whereby students stay at the provision for up to 18 weeks, either on a full-time or part-time 'transition' basis before returning to a mainstream education setting or attending a special school. The roles available are based on expansion and demand for places.

We are seeking someone with previous experience of having worked with learners who have SEMH and have experienced trauma, who may have other needs relating to ASC / ASD. The ideal person will be able to act as a positive role model and deliver an alternative education curriculum. We seek individuals who are skilled in recognising the emotional and educational needs of the learner and who are able to respondto and create appropriatelearning activities & opportunities around the needs of individual learners. Many of the learners have not engaged in education for a significant amount of time so commonly, an individual approach for each child is necessary.

If you have already had training in positive behaviour managementsuch as Team Teach / PBM / MAPAand/or THRIVE training, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you. If you have practical experience of working with children displaying challenging behaviour and are successful in your application for this post, Team Teach training will be offered free of charge and would be a requirement of the post.

The full-time working day is from 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. There will likely beflexible working times & days (part-time) possible within those hours.

It would be great to hear from you if you have…

• Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
• The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home by helping to set boundaries and managing behaviour
• The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideascan be implemented.
• Passionate about working with young people in education
• Have a good understanding of what makes an effective intervention strategy
• Are committed to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
• Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
• Are able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

The role is offered on a temporary to permanent (temp-perm) contract basis from September 2025 with the intention to offer permanent contracts after a successful induction period. This isa great opportunity for anyone looking fora role that offers training opportunities, progression opportunities within the organisationand to be part of a supportive organisation that has expansion plans in the near future.

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at£64.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.