SEMH Learning Mentor

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse school in Wiltshire is seeking a SEMH Mentor to support students with emotional and mental health needs. The role involves building trusting relationships, adapting classroom material, and collaborating with teachers and parents. This permanent position starts in September and aims to prepare students for adulthood and successful transitions into employment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of SEND and SEMH strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional and mental health needs by building trusting relationships.
• Provide a calm and consistent presence to encourage self-esteem.
• Adapt classroom material to maintain engagement.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Emotional Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications for the role

Job description

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I am working with a diverse and vibrant school located in Wiltshire. Alongside a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum, pupils are enriched by a broad range of sport, art and creative opportunities. This school has an exciting opportunity for a SEMH Mentor to join their team on a permanent basis starting September.

You will play a crucial role in providing support of the highest quality to learners whose SEMH needs present as a barrier to accessing and engaging with mainstream education and need a specialist educational and therapeutic environment, ensuring that learners are prepared for adulthood so they can live healthily, independently, and successfully transition into employment.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting emotional and mental health needs building trusting and supportive relationships in line with the schools ethos
• Providing a calm and consistent presence to children, encouraging self esteem and resilience.
• Adapt classroom material to meet the individual needs of each child working to maintain classroom engagement.
• Communicate with teachers, SENCOs and parents about the well being and performance of children.
• Understand and follow safeguarding policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications for the role.
• Experience working with children, especially those with SEHM needs.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience.
• A good knowledge of SEND and SEMH strategies and techniques.