SEMH Learning Mentor

Senploy; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a Learning Mentor for our SEMH specialist school in Barking and Dagenham. You will build trusting relationships with pupils, mentor them 1:1 and in small groups, and help re-engage learners in the classroom with calm, positive strategies.

You will support teachers and therapists, contribute to behaviour plans and EHCP targets, and record observations to aid pupil progress. A resilient, empathetic approach and a willingness to collaborate are essential.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and unflustered under pressure.
• Warm but firm and able to hold boundaries with kindness.
• A natural mentor who listens well and builds trust quickly.
• Resilient and able to stay positive after a tough day.
• A team player who asks for help and welcomes feedback.
• Experience in a school, SEN, youth work or mentoring setting (helpful, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Building trusting, consistent relationships with pupils and acting as a positive role model
• Mentoring pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them set goals and celebrate progress
• Supporting learning in the classroom and helping pupils re-engage after difficult moments
• Using calm, positive strategies to help pupils manage big emotions
• De-escalating situations safely and supporting pupils to reset and return to learning
• Following behaviour support plans and EHCP targets
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and the wider team
• Keeping accurate records and sharing observations in team debriefs

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Mentoring

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Job description

Could you be the steady, positive adult a young person needs?

We're looking for a resilient, empathetic Learning Mentor to join our "SEMH specialist school" in Barking and Dagenham. Our pupils have social, emotional and mental health needs, and they can find school hard. With the right mentor beside them, they can learn, grow and surprise themselves.

• Building trusting, consistent relationships with pupils and acting as a positive role model
• Mentoring pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them set goals and celebrate progress
• Supporting learning in the classroom and helping pupils re-engage after difficult moments
• Using calm, positive strategies to help pupils manage big emotions
• De-escalating situations safely and supporting pupils to reset and return to learning
• Following behaviour support plans and EHCP targets
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, families and the wider team
• Keeping accurate records and sharing observations in team debriefs

Someone who is:

• Patient, calm and unflustered under pressure
• Warm but firm, able to hold boundaries with kindness
• A natural mentor who listens well and builds trust quickly
• Resilient and able to stay positive after a tough day
• A team player who asks for help and welcomes feedback
• Comfortable working with pupils who may show challenging behaviour
• Experienced in a school, SEN, youth work or mentoring setting (helpful, but not essential)