Pastoral Support Mentor
Pastoral Support Mentor – Specialist SEMH School
We are seeking a committed Pastoral Support Mentor to join a nurturing and supportive specialist SEMH school that caters for both primary and secondary aged pupils. This rewarding role involves working closely with children and young people who require additional emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to help them engage positively with education and school life.
About the School
This is a specialist SEMH provision for primary and secondary aged pupils who require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a highly nurturing, trauma-informed environment where relationships, consistency and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.
Many pupils attending the school may have additional needs and diagnoses, including Autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), and behavioural challenges linked to adverse childhood experiences and trauma.
The school prides itself on creating a safe, structured and supportive environment where pupils feel understood, valued and able to succeed both academically and personally. Staff work closely together to provide tailored support strategies, therapeutic interventions and personalised learning approaches that enable pupils to build confidence, resilience and independence.
You will become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with pastoral staff, teachers, therapists, SEN professionals and external agencies to ensure every pupil receives the support they need to thrive.
The Role
As a Pastoral Support Mentor, you will:
1. Provide 1:1 and small group pastoral and emotional support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
2. Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and positive engagement in learning
3. Build strong, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
4. Support pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times such as break and lunch
5. Work with pupils experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) to support attendance and reintegration into education
6. Deliver targeted interventions focused on wellbeing, social skills, emotional resilience and self-esteem
7. Use de-escalation and behaviour support strategies to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
8. Collaborate closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, therapists and external professionals
9. Contribute to personalised behaviour support plans, risk assessments and intervention strategies
10. Monitor, record and report on pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement
11. Act as a positive role model, promoting consistency, boundaries and encouragement
The Ideal Candidate Will:
12. Have recent, relevant experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, which can be referenced
13. Have experience working with pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs
14. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, trauma, attachment needs, EBSA and challenging behaviour
15. Be patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm, consistent and nurturing approach
16. Be confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a therapeutic and restorative manner
17. Hold a valid Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one through Milk Education
Experience in education, youth work, mentoring, residential care, support work or alternative provision settings is highly desirable.
Training in areas such as Team Teach, trauma-informed practice, Autism support, attachment awareness or behaviour management would be advantageous, but is not essential.
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0191 486 2500
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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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