SEHM Mentor

I C Talent Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive SEMH-focused school in Wellingborough is recruiting SEMH Practitioners/Mentors to support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a full-time role starting ASAP, with safeguarding at its core.

You will provide targeted behaviour and emotional support, help pupils access learning, and build resilience through mentoring and trauma-informed approaches. Collaboration with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or behavioural needs in schools or youth settings.
• Understanding of behaviour support strategies and their impact on learning.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Strong communication and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Training such as Youth Work, Childcare, Behaviour Support, Team Teach, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted behaviour and emotional support to pupils with SEMH needs, in and out of the classroom.
• Support pupils to access learning by helping them manage behaviour, emotions and responses to challenging situations.
• Use trauma-informed strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement and self-regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils through mentoring and guidance.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans and interventions.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Youth Work / Childcare qualification

Education

Youth Work qualification

Job description

We are recrtuiting SEMH Practitioners/Mentors

A supportive SEMH-focused school in Wellingborough working with children and young people who present with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides structured, nurturing support to help pupils re-engage with learning, develop emotional regulation skills and build positive relationships. This is a full-time role, due to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted behaviour and emotional support to pupils with SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Support pupils to access learning by helping them manage behaviour, emotions and responses to challenging situations.
• Use consistent, trauma-informed strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and self-regulation.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, offering mentoring and guidance to support confidence, resilience and social development.
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans and supportive interventions.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or who display challenging behaviour, within schools, alternative provisions, youth work, care or mentoring roles.
• Understanding of behaviour support strategies and how emotional and social needs can impact learning.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour using calm, consistent, and structured approaches.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to form positive, professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Relevant training or qualifications such as Youth Work, Childcare, Behaviour Support, Team Teach, or equivalent experience.

I C TALENT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check