SEMH Learning Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Competitive pay

Dedicated support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEMH Learning Mentor for a specialist PRU in Salford starting this September. This full-time role focuses on supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them build confidence and re-engage with education.

You will provide targeted 1:1 and small group support, foster calm and positive relationships, and assist with emotional regulation and behaviour management to promote student progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, care, youth work, or support settings.
• A calm, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Encourage engagement, progress and personal development.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to make a real difference.

Skills

Experience with young people

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

SEMH Learning Mentor - PRU | Salford

Full-Time | September Start | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about changing young lives? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and determination to support students who need it most?

Teaching Personnel is looking for a committed SEMH Learning Mentor to join a specialist PRU in Salford this September. You'll play a key role in supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them build confidence, manage behaviour, and re-engage with education.

What you'll do:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Encourage engagement, progress, and personal development
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to make a real difference

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with young people in education, care, youth work, or support settings
• A calm, patient, and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Free CPD and training opportunities Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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