SEMH Learning Mentor: Re-engage & Empower Youth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to work in an alternative provision setting in Bolton, supporting young people with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. You will provide tailored academic, pastoral and behavioural support alongside teaching staff and families.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience as a Learning Mentor, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build positive relationships and monitor pupil progress.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent
• Previous experience as Learning Mentor or in pastoral/education support role
• Experience with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or barriers to learning
• Good safeguarding knowledge and child protection understanding
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Calm, patient, resilient approach for challenging situations
• Ability to work with colleagues, families and external professionals

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one mentoring and targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural difficulties
• Support pupils to engage with academic, vocational and practical learning activities
• Help pupils develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and independence
• Deliver small-group interventions and booster sessions to address individual learning needs
• Monitor pupil progress, attendance, engagement and behaviour, maintain accurate records
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, carers and external agencies to support pupil development
• Contribute to individual support plans, Early Help processes and EHCP-related reviews where appropriate
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of all pupils
• Support pupils with transitions and reintegration into education where appropriate
• Assist with enrichment activities and off-site educational opportunities when required

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 qualification in education or related field

GCSEs English & Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

School safeguarding systems

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to work in an alternative provision setting in Bolton, supporting young people with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. You will provide tailored academic, pastoral and behavioural support alongside teaching staff and families.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience as a Learning Mentor, strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build positive relationships and monitor pupil progress.