SEMH Learning Mentor

Oak Partnership; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Wellbeing programs

Gym classes

Paid lunches

Free beverages

Training & CPD

Job summary

Hill View School is a specialist SEMH provision seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our trauma-informed team on a 1-1 basis. This role goes beyond traditional classroom support, building trusting relationships to help learners overcome barriers and reach their potential.

You will work 32.5 hours per week, term time plus INSET days (8:30am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri). We offer a supportive environment, training, safeguarding focus, and a salary of £18,943 with opportunities within The Oak

Qualifications

• Exceptional emotional and physical resilience in challenging situations.
• Genuine empathy with non-judgemental attitude.
• Ability to build authentic connections across ages 5-16.
• Belief in trauma-informed, relational education.
• Strong safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate learners to achieve goals, fostering confidence and resilience.
• Provide 1:1 support during dysregulation and during off-site activities.
• Contribute to a therapeutic learning environment using co-regulation and our Bounce Approach.
• Help learners develop life skills like communication and emotional regulation.
• Model school values: We Stay Safe, We Are Respectful, We Learn More.
• Collaborate with therapists, parents/carers and class teams.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Tools

Bounce Approach

CPI de-escalation

Job description

## SEMH Learning Mentor### We are searching for the best education professionals* SEMH Learning MentorFast Apply# SEMH Learning MentorEmployerLocation: Martock, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £18,943Posted: 24th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 11th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575617Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1575617* Share :**SEMH Learning Mentor**\"Be the best you. Build the best us.\"Inspire, Guide, and Transform Lives at Hill View SchoolHill View School is a specialist school for learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking a dedicated, relatable, and dynamic Learning Mentor to join our trauma-informed team on a 1-1 basis.This role is not your traditional classroom support position. It is a challenging, demanding, and incredibly rewarding role that requires a unique set of skills. We are looking for individuals who can act as positive role models, connect with young people on their level, and help them overcome significant barriers to achieve their full potential.**About the Role at Hill View:**Our school is built on \"The Hill View Way,\" a therapeutic and relational approach where we understand that all behaviour is a form of communication, often signalling an unmet need.As a Learning Mentor, you will be a vital part of creating a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment. Moving beyond traditional academic support, you will be an active, dynamic partner in our young people's daily lives. We actively encourage our Learning Mentors to bring their outside passions into the school, whether that's mechanics, coding, tabletop gaming, or sports, to enrich our wider curriculum and engage hard-to-reach learners. Whether you are supporting them through an ambitious lesson, guiding them through dynamic off-site activities, or acting as an anchor during a moment of crisis, your primary tool will be the trusting relationship you build with them. In return for your resilience and dedication, you will experience a career that is as profoundly rewarding as it is challenging. There is no greater feeling than watching a young person finally break through a barrier, knowing that your unwavering support, patience, and authentic care were the direct catalyst for their success.**Key Responsibilities Include:**| Inspiring and motivating learners to achieve their goals, fostering confidence and resilience.| Working alongside learners in the classroom, during hands-on/off-site activities, and providing 1:1 support during moments of dysregulation.| Actively contributing to a therapeutic learning environment, using co-regulation and de-escalation strategies (such as our \"Bounce Approach\") to support learners in distress.| Helping young people develop essential life skills like communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.| Embodying and actively modelling our core school values in every interaction: We Stay Safe, We Are Respectful, We Learn More.| Working closely with the class team, therapists, and parent carers to ensure a consistent, shared approach to each learner's progress.**About You (Ideal Candidate Profile):**You might have a background in youth work, sports coaching, outreach, or pastoral care - or you might simply have a natural ability to build meaningful connections with young people. We are looking for individuals who possess:| Exceptional emotional and physical resilience and the ability to maintain a calm, positive, and professional demeanour in highly challenging situations.| Genuine empathy and a non-judgemental attitude, with the ability to see the child behind the behaviour.| The agility to build authentic, highly resilient connections across a diverse age range (5-16), getting on their level to act as a trusted confidant. Whether you're bonding over a love of mechanics, strategising in the latest video game, or playing a quick game of 6-a-side, we want you to use your authentic interests to break down barriers.| A strong belief in a trauma-informed, relational, and restorative approach to education.| An unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children.Working in an SEMH environment is demanding. We believe that to support our most vulnerable learners, our staff need absolute stability and peace of mind, something daily agency supply roles simply cannot offer.At Hill View School, we offer a secure, direct contract with unparalleled benefits designed to help you be the best you:| Unlike agency roles where you go unpaid during school closures, your salary is distributed evenly across 12 monthly payments. You are fully paid during the 13 weeks of school holidays.| Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). We offer a massive employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts which can be accessed through a Blue Light card.| Comprehensive occupational sick pay, access to PAM Wellness, access to gym classes, and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Charter.| We invest in your growth at every stage of your career. This includes comprehensive training in de-escalation (CPI) and our therapeutic \"Bounce Approach\", alongside weekly CPD via our PEAK programme to build your specialist skills.| We support your work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable flexible working arrangements. We provide a highly supportive environment where we prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being.| Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team. You will be supported by a structured induction programme, a dedicated staff buddy, and a leadership team committed to managing workload. Plus, enjoy paid lunches and free tea and coffee!**The Details:****Salary:** £18,943**Hours:** 32.5 Hours per week, Term time plus INSET days (8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday)**Start Date:** ASAP**Closing Date:** Sunday 18th October 2026 at midnight**Shortlisting:** w/c 19th October 2026**Interview Date:** w/c 19th October 2026We are eager to welcome new members to our team who understand both the challenges and the immense rewards of this work. If you are a resilient, relatable, and compassionate individual ready to build a career in specialist education, we look forward to receiving your application.**Please note:** This position is subject to satisfactory references and a comprehensive background check. The closing date is subject to change, dependent on the number of applications received.Hill View School is part of The Oak Partnership Trust.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Hill View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Hill View SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust