Student Wellbeing Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Bolton is seeking caring and proactive individuals as Student Wellbeing Mentors. You will support children with special educational needs, providing emotional and behavioral support in schools. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and the ability to build trusting relationships. This role offers opportunities for meaningful impact and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training

Supportive school environments

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Understanding of challenges faced by pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider support team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Calm, empathetic, and patient approach

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing of young people in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking caring, committed, and proactive individuals to join our team as Student Wellbeing Mentors, working full-time in schools that support children and young people with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils to help them manage emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model
• Support pupils in developing resilience, self-esteem, and coping strategies
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational, care, or youth settings
• Understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with emotional and behavioural needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, empathetic, and patient approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider support team

Benefits

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in pupils’ lives
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive school environments and dedicated consultants
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo appropriate checks and hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced child workforce Disclosure and Barring Service certificate.

Ready to support young minds and help them thrive? Apply today with your CV

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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