SEMH Learning Mentor - September Start!

Prospero Teaching; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a passionate Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH in Sunderland's Alternative Provision. The role starts in September 2026 on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with pay between £14.25 and £17 per hour and standard school hours.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils manage emotions and behaviours while building positive relationships with learners and staff across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Children in UK Schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Right to Work in the UK and DBS clearance requirements are indicated in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEMH in lessons and around school.
• Help pupils manage emotions and behaviour in a consistent and supportive manner.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers and staff to tailor learning approaches to individual pupils.

Skills

Experience in UK schools

Relationship building

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

SEMH Learning Mentor - September Start! (VR/1035269) Sunderland, England

Salary: GBP14.45 - GBP17 per hour

Are you looking for a new role where you can have a significant impact on the lives and progress of young people with SEMH? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to support the learning of pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provisions in Sunderland to start in September 2026 on a Temporary to Permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Sunderland.
• The School supports pupils aged 11-18 with varying levels of SEMH and SEND who have been temporarilyexcluded from mainstream School.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay – Between £14.25-17 per hour
• Hours – 08.30-15.30, Monday to Friday
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027. Temp to Perm Contract.
• Start Date – September 2026
• Location – Sunderland

About the Role:

• A key part of the role will be providing one-to-one and small group support to individuals with SEMH needs, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour in lessons and around School.
• The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH aged 11-16 who have been excluded from mainstream School and require extra support with their learning and engagement.
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.