Student support mentor

Student Support Mentor – SEN School

- Location: [Insert Location]
- Full-Time | Term-Time Only
- Salary: [Insert Salary Range]

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Student Support Mentor to join a specialist SEN school. This is a highly rewarding role supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Student Support Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in learning, helping them to build confidence, resilience, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring support to pupils with SEN/SEMH needs
• Support students with emotional regulation using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, understood, and supported
• Work closely with teaching staff to support engagement in learning and classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning
• Contribute to safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral support across the school

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN, SEMH, or a care/support setting
• A calm, empathetic and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable learners
• A genuine passion for supporting students’ emotional and social development

What We Offer

• A supportive and nurturing school environment
• Ongoing training in SEN, safeguarding and behaviour support
• The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on pupils’ lives
• Clear progression pathways within SEN and pastoral support roles