Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence to make a meaningful difference every single day? We are currently recruiting for a committed Pastoral Support Mentor to join a specialist SEMH secondary provision in Newham. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require consistent pastoral guidance, emotional regulation support, and positive role modelling to re-engage with education. About the School This specialist SEMH setting supports young people who have experienced significant barriers to learning, including trauma, adverse childhood experiences, behavioural challenges, and unmet emotional needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupil welfare is at the heart of everything they do. With smaller class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the school prioritises relationship-building, consistency, and personalised support. A strong safeguarding and pastoral framework ensures that pupils feel safe, understood, and supported both academically and emotionally. The leadership team promotes a trauma-informed and restorative approach to behaviour. Staff work collaboratively across pastoral, teaching and therapeutic teams to develop individual support plans that focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term personal development. This is a setting where patience, empathy and consistency are essential — and where staff genuinely see the impact of their work. The Role As a Pastoral Support Mentor, you will: Provide intensive 1:1 and small-group pastoral and welfare support Support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation strategies Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience and self-belief De-escalate challenging situations using trauma-informed and restorative approaches Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times Contribute to individual behaviour and welfare plans Liaise closely with teaching staff, SENCO, DSL and external professionals Monitor wellbeing, attendance and engagement This role would suit individuals with experience in SEMH schools, alternative provisions, youth work, mentoring, care work, or outreach support. The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs Be calm, emotionally resilient, and consistent under pressure Understand trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches Have strong safeguarding knowledge and awareness of child protection procedures Be confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour Be patient, empathetic and genuinely passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils Team Teach or de-escalation training is desirable but not essential. Benefits to YOU: Excellent rates of pay Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook Exclusive school & trust partnerships FREE Perks Portal with access to a wide range of discounts Access to 1000 accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub School Preparation Pack to ensure you’re fully prepared 24/7 support from your personal consultant Access to our Unbottled division delivering lived-experience speakers in schools Opportunities across England & North Wales Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency If you are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people and want to be part of a setting where pastoral care and welfare truly come first, we would love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information about this rewarding opportunity. INLDN