Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor - SEMH School (Canterbury)

A specialist SEN school in Canterbury is seeking a compassionate and resilient Learning Mentor to join their dedicated team. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and provides a structured, nurturing environment where students can rebuild confidence and re-engage with education.

With smaller class sizes, an adapted curriculum, and a strong therapeutic approach, staff are able to provide meaningful support and build positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream settings.

As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement with learning. A key part of the role will involve building trust with students and helping them develop the confidence and resilience needed to succeed in school.

• Smaller class sizes allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with pupils

• Therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches that support both students and staff

• Adapted curriculum designed around engagement, personal development, and life skills

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who need it most

• Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring for pupils with SEMH needs

• Building positive relationships to support engagement and emotional regulation

• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and positive behaviours

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