Wellbeing Mentor & Nurture Lead

Cheshire Schools; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational establishment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Wellbeing Mentor/Nurture Lead to support students' emotional needs and contribute to a safe learning environment. The role involves delivering targeted interventions, collaborating with external agencies, and ensuring safeguarding practices. Ideal candidates will have experience addressing emotional barriers and promoting positive relationships among students, parents, and staff. The position offers a salary range of £31,537 - £34,434 per year, with applications open until January 27th.

Qualifications

• Experience in addressing SEMH barriers impacting children's curriculum access.
• Utilise trauma-informed practices to provide a supportive environment.
• Administer and utilise emotional literacy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH needs through targeted interventions.
• Lead small-group and 1:1 sessions with evidence-based programmes.
• Consult with external agencies for support and referrals.

Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Behavior Management

Computer Skills

Conflict Management

Autism Experience

Case Management

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Mentoring

Word Processing

Job description

40 weeks per year

Permanent

Start Date - 2nd March 2026

We are excited to offer the opportunity to an exceptional candidate to join our dedicated pastoral team at Monks Coppenhall Academy and Nursery as a Wellbeing Mentor/Nurture Lead. This pivotal role will complement our existing support network which includes a full-time Family Link Worker, a Behaviour Mentor, a part-time Art-Based Therapy Practitioner and a team of Teaching Assistants delivering emotional literacy sessions.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Support SEMH Needs: Demonstrate experience in addressing social emotional and mental health (SEMH) barriers that impact a child's ability to access the curriculum.
• Address School Avoidance: Understand the underlying causes of emotionally-based school avoidance and implement effective solutions.
• Be Trauma-Informed: Utilise trauma-informed practices and attachment-aware strategies to provide a safe supportive environment for our pupils.
• Deliver Targeted Interventions: Lead small-group and 1:1 sessions delivering evidence-based programmes such as ELSA and My Happy Mind.
• Collaborate on Safeguarding: Undertake duties delegated by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and utilise screening tools (e.g. Erase Contextual Safeguarding and Neglect).
• Use Wellbeing Assessment Tools: Administer and utilise emotional literacy and wellbeing assessments for individuals and groups of children (e.g. SDQs Me and My Feelings questionnaire and Southampton/GL Emotional Literacy Assessment).
• Collaborate with and refer to external agencies: consult with external agencies such as the Mental Health Support Team or CLASP to complete referrals and implement any advice as necessary.
• Build Strong Relationships: Create social stories and foster respectful positive connections with children, parents and colleagues including gathering the Voice of the Child where appropriate.
• Promote School Values: Embody our school motto: To be the best we can in mind, body and spirit.

If you feel that this role and our school may be right for you we would very much like to receive your application.

To apply please complete the AAT application form attaching where requested a statement of no more than two sides of A4 identifying clearly how you meet the Person Specification.

If you have any queries or would like an informal discussion about the role please do not hesitate to contact the Principal Mr Carl Leech at .

Closing date for applications - Tuesday 27th January

Interview date - Tuesday 3rd February

Key Skills

• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Behavior Management
• Computer Skills
• Conflict Management
• Autism Experience
• Case Management
• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Mentoring
• Word Processing

Employment Type: Advisor

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 31537 - 34434