SEMH Mentor

Progress Teachers are currently seeking an SEMH Mentor to work within an SEND Provision in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils with challenging behaviours & SEMH, and have a focus around building relationships with students and high expectations for behaviour.

Due to expanding their staff base, the Provision are looking for multiple Mentor's to join their team long-term, either to start ASAP or in September 2025.

Why Apply with Progress Teachers?

• Long-term & Permanent Focus: Specializing in stability and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive Salary: Pay to Scale rates from day one through PAYE.
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• Experienced Consultants: A collective 25 years’ experience in local education markets.
• £100 BONUS: Through our refer-a-friend scheme (no obligation to be working through us).

This role will include:

Behavioural Support:

• Implementing effective behaviour management strategies to foster positive student behaviour.
• Providing one-on-one or small-group interventions to address behavioural challenges.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to develop and implement behaviour support plans.

Academic Support:

• Assisting students with academic tasks and offering additional support as needed.
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual student needs.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, collaborating with the teaching team to address learning gaps.

Emotional Support:

• Building positive relationships with students to promote emotional well-being.
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to express themselves in.
• Recognising and responding to the social and emotional needs of students.

Safeguarding:

• Liaising with pastoral and safeguarding teams to address bullying concerns or negative behaviours.
• Logging all safeguarding concerns accurately and securely for reporting and actioning.
• Collaborating with outside agencies such as the police, local authorities, and care teams when necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Prior experience preferred but open to individuals with transferable skills from roles such as Youth Work, Family Support Worker, and Children’s Residential Support Worker.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting academic and emotional development.