SEND Development Mentor – Supporting Students With SLD and SEMH Some pupils need more than a traditional classroom. Some need space to regulate, someone who listens without judgment, and someone who can help them reconnect with learning when life feels overwhelming. This school, based in Haywards Heath understands that — and they’re looking for someone who understands it too. Teaching Personnel are supporting a specialist SEND school seeking a SEND Development Mentor to work with pupils who have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is about patience, consistency, and providing young people with an adult who helps them feel safe enough to grow. If you believe every pupil deserves someone in their corner, you might be exactly who we're looking for. What You’ll Be Doing (Where You Make the Difference) Every day, you will be the person who offers grounding, encouragement, and structure. Your role will include: Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across a range of learning and emotional needs Helping students manage emotions, anxiety, frustration, and behavioural responses Providing calm, steady guidance during moments of dysregulation Encouraging communication, independence, social skills, and resilience Using creative, practical approaches — sensory activities, visuals, routines, regulation strategies Working closely with teac...