At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: A supportive SEMH-focused school in King's Lynn dedicated to student well-being.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to fostering positive relationships and emotional resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your mentoring skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour in educational or mentoring settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
We are recruiting SEMH Practitioners/Mentors for a supportive SEMH-focused school in King's Lynn working with children and young people who present with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides structured, nurturing support to help pupils re-engage with learning, develop emotional regulation skills and build positive relationships. This is a full-time role, due to start ASAP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted behaviour and emotional support to pupils with SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom.
- Support pupils to access learning by helping them manage behaviour, emotions and responses to challenging situations.
- Use consistent, trauma-informed strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and self-regulation.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils, offering mentoring and guidance to support confidence, resilience and social development.
- Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to implement behaviour plans and supportive interventions.
Pre-requisites:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or who display challenging behaviour, within schools, alternative provisions, youth work, care or mentoring roles.
- Understanding of behaviour support strategies and how emotional and social needs can impact learning.
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour using calm, consistent, and structured approaches.
SEHM Mentor_Practitioner in Norfolk employer: I C Talent Ltd
Join a dedicated team at our SEMH-focused school in King's Lynn, where we prioritise the well-being and development of children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our nurturing work culture fosters collaboration and growth, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing professional development and support. With a strong emphasis on trauma-informed practices, you'll be part of a community that values resilience, positive relationships, and the transformative power of education.
