We are seeking a patient, empathetic, and experienced mentor to support a Year 5 student who struggles with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
About the Student
Year 5 student currently on a reduced timetable of 1.5 hours per day.
Finds attending school challenging and requires 1:1 adult support to access learning.
Follows a Thrive and play‑based curriculum.
Struggles with emotional regulation, experiences daily dysregulation
Finds inconsistency upsetting, displays rigid behaviours, and needs to feel in control of situations.
Can become physically aggressive when boundaries feel overwhelming, and separation from family is difficult.
Shows a strong interest in computing and would benefit from sessions that include life skills and computing activities to build confidence and engagement.
Requirements
Experience working with children with SEMH, ASD, and complex needs.
Skilled in differentiation of delivery and able to adapt sessions to developmental stage.
Ability to provide structured, consistent, and engaging sessions that balance life skills, computing, and emotional support.
Patient, empathetic, and able to build trust and a positive mentoring relationship.
Details
Schedule: 5 hours per week - 1 hour each afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Focus:
Life skills development.
Computing activities to harness interests.
Emotional regulation strategies and confidence‑building.
Supporting social and emotional growth.
Ideal Candidate
Calm, consistent, and able to manage emotional dysregulation with empathy.
Skilled at creating safe, structured environments that reduce anxiety and encourage participation.
Committed
experience supporting children who may become physically aggressive when feeling overwhelmed