SEMH Mentor And Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Farnborough is seeking a compassionate Mentor to support a Year 5 pupil with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a school setting and be able to build trusting relationships. This role involves fostering a supportive learning environment and providing tailored emotional support. Full-time or part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children with SEMH needs.
• Creative in engaging children in learning and play.
• Reliable and committed to consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Building self-esteem and confidence.
• Engaging in light learning activities.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Building rapport

Creative engagement

Emotional support

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in a young person\'s life? Do you have experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Prospero Teaching are looking for a compassionate, patient, and proactive Mentor to support a Year 5 pupil in the Farnborough area.

This young person is currently on a partial timetable and requires tailored support to help them thrive. The Mentor will play a key role in fostering a supportive learning environment and building positive relationships with the pupil and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Building self-esteem and confidence
• Engaging in light learning activities
• Fostering positive adult relationships
• Providing emotional support and encouragement
• Supporting emotional regulation and social skills
• Encouraging participation in learning tasks
• Liaising with school staff and other professionals as needed

About you / Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children with SEMH needs
• Calm, nurturing, and resilient
• Able to build trust and rapport with young people
• Creative in engaging children in learning and play
• Reliable and committed to consistent support
• Have at least 1 year of experience working within UK schools
• Confident in planning and delivering creative, learner-centred sessions
• Employs a nurturing, adaptable, and student-centred approach

Position details

• Position - Mentor
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
• Full time/part-time - Varied
• Hours - Varied

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
• Trauma informed - desirable

Eligibility

• 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 references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)