SEMH Learning Mentor
Pay: £17,000 - £25,000
Permanent
September
SN2
I am working with a diverse and vibrant school located in Wiltshire. Alongside a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum, pupils are enriched by a broad range of sport, art and creative opportunities. This school has an exciting opportunity for a SEMH Mentor to join their team on a permanent basis starting September.
You will play a crucial role in providing support of the highest quality to learners whose SEMH needs present as a barrier to accessing and engaging with mainstream education and need a specialist educational and therapeutic environment, ensuring that learners are prepared for adulthood so they can live healthily, independently, and successfully transition into employment.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting emotional and mental health needs building trusting and supportive relationships in line with the schools ethos
* Providing a calm and consistent presence to children, encouraging self esteem and resilience.
* Support positive behaviour strategies using de-escalation techniques.
* Adapt classroom material to meet the individual needs of each child working to maintain classroom engagement.
* Communicate with teachers, SENCOs and parents about the well being and performance of children.
* Understand and follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Relevant qualifications for the role.
* Experience working with children, especially those with SEHM needs.
* Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
* Patience, empathy and emotional resilience.
* A good knowledge of SEND and SEMH strategies and techniques.