At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable young people with SEMH needs and promote emotional regulation.
- Company: Specialist SEMH school dedicated to nurturing and supporting students.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, and 24/7 consultant access.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH or behavioural needs; patience and empathy are key.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Pay: £108.00-£115.00
Hours: Monday – Friday | Full-time/Part-time
Start Date: September 26.
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence to make a meaningful difference every single day? We are currently recruiting for a committed Pastoral Support Mentor to join a specialist SEMH school. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require consistent pastoral guidance, emotional regulation support, and positive role modelling to re-engage with education.
About the School
This specialist SEMH setting supports young people who have experienced significant barriers to learning, including trauma, adverse childhood experiences, behavioural challenges, and unmet emotional needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupil welfare is at the heart of everything they do. With smaller class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the school prioritises relationship-building, consistency, and personalised support. A strong safeguarding and pastoral framework ensures that pupils feel safe, understood, and supported both academically and emotionally. The leadership team promotes a trauma-informed and restorative approach to behaviour. Staff work collaboratively across pastoral, teaching and therapeutic teams to develop individual support plans that focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term personal development. This is a setting where patience, empathy and consistency are essential, and where staff genuinely see the impact of their work.
The Role
- Provide intensive 1:1 and small-group pastoral and welfare support
- Support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation strategies
- Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience and self-belief
- De-escalate challenging situations using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
- Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times
- Contribute to individual behaviour and welfare plans
- Liaise closely with teaching staff, SENCO, DSL and external professionals
- Monitor wellbeing, attendance and engagement
This role would suit individuals with experience in SEMH schools, alternative provisions, youth work, mentoring, care work, or outreach support.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
- Be calm, emotionally resilient, and consistent under pressure
- Understand trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
- Have strong safeguarding knowledge and awareness of child protection procedures
- Be confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
- Be patient, empathetic and genuinely passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils
- Team Teach or de-escalation training is desirable but not essential.
Why Work with Milk Education?
- Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent school role
- Free classroom resources to support your work
- 24/7 access to your own dedicated consultant
- Training opportunities and CPD to enhance your skillset
- Proud to be an eco-friendly, purpose-driven agency committed to rewarding and valuing our staff
Apply now! Izzie.hand@milk-education.co.uk 01483 323 100
Locations
Pastoral Support Mentor (SEN Focus - Classroom-Based) in Surrey, Woking employer: Milk Education
At Milk Education, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the growth and well-being of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and personal development, ensuring that you have access to training opportunities and resources to enhance your skills. Located in Guildford, Surrey, we offer a meaningful role as a Pastoral Support Mentor in a nurturing SEMH school, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
