Trauma-Informed Learning Mentor for SEMH (16–25)

Dovetail and Slate; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Learning Mentor to support learners aged 16-25 with SEMH needs within a specialist therapeutic education setting in Gloucestershire. You will act as a key worker, fostering emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn through trauma-informed approaches.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and professionals, with a focus on building independence, life skills and progression towards meaningful next steps. Contract covers until winter break.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with young people with additional needs and EHCPs.
• Resilient, proactive and professional communicator.
• Emotionally intelligent with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and maturity for a therapeutic environment.
• Commitment to improving lives through learning.
• Understanding of safeguarding importance.
• Willingness to hold enhanced DBS (adult and child barred lists).

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key worker for learners aged 16-25 with SEMH needs, autism and learning difficulties.
• Building trusting connections that support learners' emotional wellbeing, self-regulation and independence.
• Applying trauma-informed and coaching-based approaches to support emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Supporting learners with EHCPs to engage in education and develop skills for adulthood.
• Working collaboratively with families, therapists and college staff to enable positive outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting learners to progress towards meaningful next steps.

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Learning Mentor to support learners aged 16-25 with SEMH needs within a specialist therapeutic education setting in Gloucestershire. You will act as a key worker, fostering emotional wellbeing and readiness to learn through trauma-informed approaches.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and professionals, with a focus on building independence, life skills and progression towards meaningful next steps. Contract covers until winter break.