Support Mentors/ Staff – SEMH School (KS2, KS3 & KS4)
Term Time Only | School Hours | No Nights or Long Shifts
£14.25 + hourly rate pendning experience
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? We are looking for dedicated and resilient Support Staff to work within a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) boys’ school supporting pupils across KS2, KS3 and KS4.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who want to move away from long shifts and weekend work into a structured, term-time role.
Job Titles We Welcome
- Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Youth Workers
- Teaching Assistants
- Behaviour Mentors
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting students who may experience:
- Emotional and behavioural challenges
- Trauma-related needs
- Difficulties with engagement and learning
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils in the classroom and during activities
- Building positive, trusting relationships
- Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviourEncouraging engagement in learning and routines
- Promoting emotional regulation and social skills
- Working closely with teaching staff and therapists
- Providing a safe, structured and supportive environment
What We’re Looking For
Experience (Desirable but not essential):
- SEMH, SEN or behaviour support
- Care or support work
- Youth work or mentoring
- Mental health support roles
Transferable skills are highly valued – if you’ve worked in care, support, or similar settings, we want to hear from you.
Key Qualities
- A genuine passion for helping young people
- Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patience, empathy and understanding
- Energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
What’s in it for You?
- Term time only – great work-life balance
- School hours – no night shifts or long 12-hour days
- Opportunity to make a real impact every day
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development
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