SEMH Mentor New

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEMH Mentor to support students with emotional and behavioural challenges, helping reduce non-attendance, school suspensions, and exclusions.

This inclusive co-ed school in northeast Bath, was rated 'Good' by SIAMS and OFSTED in 2021/22, reflecting the hard work of their staff.

Their holistic approach prepares students for work and independent living through high-quality teaching, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions. Setting high expectations for all learners, with Support Assistants playing a key role in fostering participation and achievement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to students facing emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Assist students in setting academic goals, developing study skills, and staying on track with their work.
• Work with students at risk of poor attendance, addressing underlying issues, and collaborating with families to improve attendance and engagement.
• Help mediate conflicts between students or between students and staff, promoting positive relationships and communication.
• Communicate with parents or guardians about their child’s progress and collaborate to create supportive environments at home and school.
• Support students at risk of suspension or exclusion by creating action plans to improve behaviour and engagement.
• Track student progress, report on their development, and adjust mentoring strategies as needed.

The successful educator will have one or more of the following experiences:

• Working with school students in educational, youth work, or pastoral roles. This can include teaching, tutoring, youth mentoring, or support work.
• Supporting individuals with emotional, social, or behavioural challenges is often required. This could come from working with students with special educational needs (SEN) or those at risk of exclusion.
• Prior experience in mentoring or coaching roles, especially in education or youth-focused environments, is highly valuable.
•  Experience working as part of a team, including collaborating with teachers, counsellors, and parents to support student progress.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV

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.
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