TeacherActive is delighted to be working in partnership with a specialist SEND provision in Rutland looking for multiple Student Support Mentors. This setting provides a highly supportive and therapeutic learning environment for young people with significant Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The provision places pupil's individual needs at the centre of everything they do.
We are seeking passionate, resilient Student Support Mentors who are committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable pupils. This is an excellent long‑term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to for a Student Support Mentor to contribute to a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic SEND provision where pupils receive tailored support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will work within a dedicated team that includes support staff, therapists, and wider professionals, ensuring each young person’s progress is celebrated and supported.
Your Role Will Include:
Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for learners with SEMH needs
Creating a calm, structured, and emotionally secure classroom environment
Supporting pupils to achieve ability‑appropriate academic and developmental outcomes
Implementing consistent behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
Monitoring progress and adapting approaches to meet individual needs
Working collaboratively with support staff and the wider multi‑disciplinary team
Supporting the emotional and social development of pupils
Maintaining positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
Promoting pupil well-being and upholding all safeguarding requirements
Who We Are Looking For
You will bring empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to inclusive practice. In line with the child‑centred ethos reflected in the Student Support Mentor role, you will put the needs of the pupils first and work proactively to support them throughout their educational journey.
You will ideally have:
Experience working with SEMH, SEND, or pupils with challenging behaviours
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
A flexible, resilient, and adaptive approach
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Why Join TeacherActive?
You will be supported every step of the way with:
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Access to high‑quality CPD via the My‑Progression platform
Competitive, market‑leading rates of pay
£100 referral bonus (T&Cs apply)
PAYE payment structure with no hidden fees
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.
Apply Now
If you are a dedicated SEND Teacher ready to make a meaningful impact within a specialist SEND provision in Rutland, we would love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services