SEMH Learning Mentor: Support & Empower Students

Cover People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training opportunities

Long-term and permanent positions

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision in Chapel-en-le-Frith. This rewarding role involves supporting students who require additional emotional, behavioural and academic support, helping them to re-engage with education and develop the skills needed for future success.

The provision emphasises wellbeing and tailored learning pathways. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies to support student

Qualifications

• Previous experience with SEMH/SEND or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident supporting students with challenging behaviour.
• Genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in lessons and intervention sessions.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and progress.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with behaviour management using restorative approaches.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies to support student outcomes.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEND

Calm, patient, resilient

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Confidence managing behaviour

Passion for helping students

Job description

Cover People are recruiting an SEMH Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision in Chapel-en-le-Frith. This rewarding role involves supporting students who require additional emotional, behavioural and academic support, helping them to re-engage with education and develop the skills needed for future success.

The provision emphasises wellbeing and tailored learning pathways. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies to support student