SEMH Mentor & Learning Support Specialist

Teaching Vacancies; Loughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated SEMH Mentor and Senior Teaching Assistant to start immediately. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, working closely with staff to apply behaviour strategies and provide emotional and academic guidance.

You will role-model positive behaviour, promote resilience, and help students reach their full potential within a safe, inclusive school setting. Training and CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at C or above, plus ICT skills including Word and related programmes.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted emotional, social, and academic support to SEMH students.
• Support teaching staff and help implement effective behaviour strategies.
• Build resilience in students and help regulate emotions in a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Pressure handling

Commitment to CPD

Attendance and punctuality

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Tools

Word

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated SEMH Mentor and Senior Teaching Assistant to start immediately. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, working closely with staff to apply behaviour strategies and provide emotional and academic guidance.

You will role-model positive behaviour, promote resilience, and help students reach their full potential within a safe, inclusive school setting. Training and CPD are provided.