SEMH Learning Mentor

As a SEMH Learning Mentor, the work centres on supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. It would suit someone who can bring a calm, patient, and empathetic approach when working with students to the role.

How the role is set up

Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective support strategies are in place. In the role of Behaviour Mentor, you will: Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual student needs.

Where someone would start

supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

What helps someone build confidence

A calm, patient, and empathetic approach when working with students.

What is expected

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.

Job details

• Full Time, Term-time only.
• Are you a compassionate and resilient Behaviour Mentor who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
• We are proud to be working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Sunderland that is seeking a dedicated SEMH Learning Mentor to join their team.
• However, a good understanding of SEN/SEMH needs and the challenges young people may face is important.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience