SEMH Learning Mentor

Senploy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an experienced SEMH Learning Mentor / Behaviour Support Practitioner to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 10 student in Greenwich. The role focuses on emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice and building trust to enable safe access to learning.

The ideal candidate will have substantial SEMH experience, de-escalation skills and a calm, consistent approach, with DBS checks or willingness to apply. This is a full-time position based in Greenwich.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience with trauma, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding risks.
• Confidence using trauma-informed practice and de-escalation strategies.
• Experience using restorative approaches and emotional regulation techniques.
• A calm, resilient and consistent approach.
• Strong behavior management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience within SEMH schools, Alternative Provision, PRUs, youth justice or residential care is highly desirable.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 10 student with complex SEMH needs.
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour, engagement and access to learning.
• Use trauma-informed practice to build trust and provide consistent support.
• Apply de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches when needed.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while developing a positive working relationship.
• Support the student with routines, expectations and safe learning behaviors.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Help reduce barriers to learning and encourage positive progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

De-escalation

Restorative approaches

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SEMH Learning Mentor / Behaviour Support Practitioner to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 10 student based in Greenwich.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone with strong experience supporting young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. The student requires consistent, calm and structured support from someone who can build trust, manage challenging behaviour and use trauma-informed approaches to help them access learning safely.

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Student: Year 10

Support Type: Dedicated 1:1 support

The Role:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 10 student with complex SEMH needs
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour, engagement and access to learning
• Use trauma-informed practice to build trust and provide consistent support
• Apply de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches when needed
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while developing a positive working relationship
• Support the student with routines, expectations and safe learning behaviors
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, SENCOs and external professionals
• Help reduce barriers to learning and encourage positive progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Substantial experience supporting young people with SEMH needs
• Experience with trauma, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding risks
• Confidence using trauma-informed practice and de-escalation strategies
• Experience using restorative approaches and emotional regulation techniques
• A calm, resilient and consistent approach
• Strong behavior management and relationship-building skills
• Experience within SEMH schools, Alternative Provision, PRUs, youth justice or residential care is highly desirable
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEMH practitioner who is confident supporting young people with complex needs and wants to make a meaningful impact on a student's education and wellbeing.