SEMH Learning Mentor: Empowering At-Risk Students

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 1,593,000 - 2,048,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD training

Career support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour & Learning Mentor for a specialist provision in Salford. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH/SEND needs, helping them engage with learning and develop positive behaviours in and out of lessons.

Join a nurturing team focused on safeguarding and student progress, with an immediate start and term-time schedule. This role offers ongoing professional development and support from Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs.
• Background in education, youth work, coaching, support work, residential care, or similar settings is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and professionally.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Team Teach training is advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group behavioural support.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to promote engagement and trust.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and conflict resolution strategies.
• Help students access learning and remain focused during lessons.
• Implement behaviour support plans and intervention strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance, and personal development.
• Support students during unstructured times, transitions, and enrichment activities.
• Work alongside teaching staff, families, and external professionals to support student progress.
• Monitor, record, and report on behaviour, wellbeing, and achievement.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEND

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

DBS Update Service

Education

Background in education or related settings

Tools

Team Teach training

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour & Learning Mentor for a specialist provision in Salford. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH/SEND needs, helping them engage with learning and develop positive behaviours in and out of lessons.

Join a nurturing team focused on safeguarding and student progress, with an immediate start and term-time schedule. This role offers ongoing professional development and support from Teaching Personnel.