SEMH Mentor – Supporting Students' Emotional & Behavioural Needs

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate SEMH Mentor to join a specialist school in Reading. The role involves supporting pupils who experience deregulated behaviours and need additional emotional and behavioural assistance to engage fully with their education.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to students throughout the school day.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviours, promoting positive engagement in learning.
• Build trusting relationships with young people, acting as a role model and advocate.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage development of social, emotional and communication skills.

Required profile

• Experience working with young people in education, youth work, care, coaching or mentoring.
• Strong relationship‑building abilities and calm, patient demeanor in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable students and promoting consistency, empathy and positive reinforcement.

Required skills

• None specified – role focuses on interpersonal support rather than technical tools.

What we offer

• Highly rewarding work making a real difference to students’ lives.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work in a specialist educational setting.
• Potential transition to a permanent contract after 12 weeks of successful employment.