SEMH Mentor

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a part-time SEMH support tutor in Lewisham to re-engage young people with learning and develop emotional resilience.

You will deliver bespoke intervention sessions, build trusted relationships, and collaborate with families and professionals to track progress and support positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or similar behavioural/emotional needs
• Ability to build rapport quickly and create a safe learning space
• Calm, nurturing, patient approach to managing behaviour and emotional dysregulation
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Youth work or PRU background
• Training in de-escalation (Team Teach, MAPA, etc.)
• Knowledge of restorative practice and trauma-informed approaches

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke intervention sessions that support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and re-engagement
• Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the young person
• Implement self-regulation strategies and promote positive behaviour and confidence
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure cohesive support
• Track and report progress in both emotional development and engagement

Skills

SEMH experience

Rapport building

Calm demeanor

DBS update service

Job description

Location: Lewisham
Hours: Part‑time
Pay Rate: £25‑£30 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

The focus of this role is to re‑engage young people with learning, build emotional resilience, and develop essential functional and life skills in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke intervention sessions that support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and re‑engagement
• Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the young person
• Implement self‑regulation strategies and promote positive behaviour and confidence
• Collaborate with families and professionals to ensure cohesive support
• Track and report progress in both emotional development and engagement

Requirements

• Experience with SEMH or similar behavioural/emotional needs
• Ability to build rapport quickly and create a safe learning space
• Calm, nurturing, patient approach to managing behaviour and emotional dysregulation
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

Desirable Experience

• Youth work or PRU background
• Training in de‑escalation (Team Teach, MAPA, etc.)
• Knowledge of restorative practice and trauma‑informed approaches