SEMH Resilience Mentor for Young Learners

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time & Part-time

Immediate placements

Consultant support

CPD courses

Long-term opportunities

Flexible work options

Leading education agency

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Behaviour & Resilience Mentors to work across specialist SEMH provisions in the Wigan area. These roles support pupils to regulate emotions, build positive relationships and engage with learning.

You will provide 1:1 and small‑group support, implement behaviour strategies, and work with teachers and pastoral teams to monitor progress and contribute to reviews. This is a flexible role with both full-time and part-time opportunities and immediate starts.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, care, coaching, mentoring, or similar settings.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient, and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour and emotional support.
• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviours and emotional regulation.
• Implement behaviour strategies and individual support plans.
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and participation in learning activities.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor for young people.
• Record behavioural progress and contribute to pupil reviews and reports.
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and enrichment activities.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Child development

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEMH Behaviour & Resilience Mentors to work across specialist SEMH provisions in the Wigan area. These roles support pupils to regulate emotions, build positive relationships and engage with learning.

You will provide 1:1 and small‑group support, implement behaviour strategies, and work with teachers and pastoral teams to monitor progress and contribute to reviews. This is a flexible role with both full-time and part-time opportunities and immediate starts.