SEMH Learning Mentor (Alternative Provision)

Tradewind Recruitment; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEMH Learning Mentor for a Specialist Special School & Alternative Provision in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. The role is full-time, term-time, Monday to Friday, offering a daily rate between £125.89 and £145.89 depending on experience.

You will mentor pupils, support emotional regulation, and contribute to inclusive education by collaborating with teachers and pastoral teams in a nurturing, resilience-building environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour.
• Exceptional communication, high emotional resilience, patience, and conflict-resolution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1-to-1 and small-group mentoring sessions to support emotional regulation and academic progress.
• Utilise therapeutic de-escalation strategies and restorative practices to support students through challenging moments.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to monitor student development and update support plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where disengaged learners feel valued and encouraged to succeed.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Patience

Conflict resolution

Job description

SEMH Learning Mentor (Alternative Provision)

Location: Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time (Monday to Friday)

Daily Rate: £125.89 - £145.89 per day (dependent on experience)

Setting: Specialist Special School & Alternative Provision (SEMH Focus)

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? We are currently recruiting a resilient and compassionate SEMH Learning Mentor to join a vibrant special school and alternative provision setting based in Poulton-le-Fylde.

This specialist setting supports children and young people experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. In this role, you will act as a vital role model, helping pupils break down barriers to learning, regulate their emotions, and re-engage with their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Mentoring: Deliver tailored 1-to-1 and small-group mentoring sessions to support emotional regulation and academic progress.
• Positive Behaviour Management: Utilise therapeutic de-escalation strategies and restorative practices to support students through challenging moments.
• Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to monitor student development and update support plans.
• Building Resilience: Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where disengaged learners feel valued and encouraged to succeed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour (backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or alternative provisions are highly desirable).
• Skills: Exceptional communication, high emotional resilience, patience, and strong conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Commitment: Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: £125.89 - £145.89 per day.
• Rewarding Career: Make a tangible, long-lasting impact on vulnerable young people in Lancashire.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to staff wellbeing and professional development.