Learning Mentor

SEMH School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire | Long-term, Full-Time | Starting Date: 8^th September

Pay: andpound;90-andpound;110

Are you aandnbsp;motivatedandnbsp;andandnbsp;empathetic Learning Mentorandnbsp;with a passion for supporting pupils withandnbsp;social, emotional, and mental health needs£ Aandnbsp;specialist SEMH schoolandnbsp;in Amersham is seeking aandnbsp;dedicated and resilient individualandnbsp;to join theirandnbsp;highly supportive teamandnbsp;from September 2025.

Thisandnbsp;inclusive and therapeutic settingandnbsp;is committed to providing aandnbsp;safe, nurturing, and structured environmentandnbsp;where pupils can develop both academically and emotionally. The school valuesandnbsp;positive relationships,andnbsp;restorative practice, andandnbsp;trauma-informed approachesandnbsp;to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Job Description:

• Provideandnbsp;1:1 and small group mentoringandnbsp;to pupils withandnbsp;SEMH needs, supporting theirandnbsp;emotional regulation,andnbsp;self-esteem, andandnbsp;behavioural development
• Buildandnbsp;trusting relationshipsandnbsp;with pupils to help them engage positively with learning
• Support the implementation ofandnbsp;individual behaviour plansandnbsp;andandnbsp;pastoral interventions
• Work closely withandnbsp;teachers,andnbsp;pastoral staff, andandnbsp;external agenciesandnbsp;to ensure aandnbsp;holistic approachandnbsp;to pupil support
• Promote aandnbsp;calm and consistent environmentandnbsp;that encouragesandnbsp;resilience,andnbsp;independence, andandnbsp;positive choices

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children or young people withandnbsp;SEMH,andnbsp;challenging behaviour, orandnbsp;additional needs (desirable but not essential)
• Be aandnbsp;calm,andnbsp;patient, andandnbsp;emotionally intelligentandnbsp;individual with a strong sense ofandnbsp;empathy
• Demonstrate excellentandnbsp;communicationandnbsp;andandnbsp;de-escalation skills
• Be confident in usingandnbsp;restorative approachesandnbsp;andandnbsp;positive behaviour strategies
• Hold or be willing to obtain anandnbsp;enhanced DBS check

This is aandnbsp;rewarding opportunityandnbsp;to join aandnbsp;specialist provisionandnbsp;where staff are supported throughandnbsp;ongoing training,andnbsp;reflective practice, andandnbsp;professional development

To apply, click the andldquo;Applyandrdquo; button or call 01296752499. We look forward to hearing from you!

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check an