Job Description
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
SEMH Learning Mentor – Make a Real Difference Every Single Day
Location: TamesideHours: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (08:30–15:30)
Are you driven by the belief that every young person deserves a chance to thrive? Do you want a role where your patience, resilience, and positivity change lives?
If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We’re supporting a specialist secondary SEMH school in Tameside, and they are looking for a committed, inspiring SEMH Learning Mentor to join their team immediately.
The Role
As a vital part of the school’s support team, you’ll work with students aged 11–16 who face social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Your role is to help them:
Build confidence Strengthen resilience Develop positive behaviour Re-engage with learning
The school offers a blended, life-skills-focused curriculum designed to help students grow in areas such as:
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Personal organisation
- Independent learning
You’ll be someone who can provide calm, structure, and encouragement—helping students feel safe, understood, and ready to access learning.
What You’ll Need
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
- Availability for full-time hours (no part-time options)
- A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers
It’s a Bonus If You Have…
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour
- Experience in a UK school, youth work, or care setting
- A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your support truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today with your updated CV, and a member of our team will be in touch.
Mandatory Safeguarding Checks
All applicants must complete:
- Employment references covering the last 2 years
- Up-to-date safeguarding training
- A DBS registered on the Update Service
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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