Learning / Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Secondary School (Guildford, Surrey)
Pay: £100-£120 per day
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have the patience, resilience, and empathy to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning/Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive SEMH secondary school in Guildford, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships, helping students overcome barriers to learning, and promoting emotional well-being and engagement in education.
The Role:
Support students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them manage behaviour and develop positive coping strategies.
Work closely with teaching staff and the pastoral team to implement tailored support plans.
Encourage students to re-engage with their learning and achieve their full potential.
Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all pupils.
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people with SEMH needs (school or youth work setting).
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine passion for helping young people succeed both in and outside the classroom.
This is a full-time position starting immediately, offering a daily rate of £100-£120 depending on experience.
If you're ready to take the next step in your education or pastoral career and want to make a lasting impact on students' lives, we'd love to hear from you!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community