SEMH Learning Mentor

Protocol Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provision in Shrewsbury seeks a Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and complex behavioural needs. This full-time role involves building strong relationships and working with a team to create individual support strategies. Ideal for candidates with behaviour support experience, the position starts in September 2025 and offers £90–£105 per day.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in PRU, SEMH, or behaviour support.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils who have experienced trauma.
• Competence in emotional regulation and tailored interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and complex behavioural needs.
• Work with teachers, parents, and therapists to develop support strategies.
• Create a consistent presence in class and during transitions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive mindset

Confidence managing challenging behaviour

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Location: Shrewsbury
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90–£105 per day

A specialist provision in Shrewsbury is seeking a resilient, experienced Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and complex behavioural needs. This is a full-time role starting in September, working closely with the pastoral and safeguarding team.

What to expect:

• Building strong relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma

• Supporting re-engagement in learning through emotional regulation and tailored interventions

• Working with teachers, parents, and therapists to create individual support strategies

• Creating a consistent, calm presence in class and during transitions

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with PRU, SEMH, or behaviour support experience to join a provision with a strong, supportive ethos.

To be successful, you’ll need excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and confidence managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.

To discuss the role or apply, contact your local consultant today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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