Learning Support Mentor - SEMH School - Chigwell in Hainault

Learning Support Mentor – SEMH School – Chigwell | Immediate Start Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? We are working with a welcoming and supportive SEMH school in Chigwell that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Mentor to join their team immediately. This specialist setting supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a nurturing and structured environment where students can develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive relationships. The school is committed to helping every pupil succeed both academically and personally through tailored support and a therapeutic approach. As a Learning Support Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviours, helping them to regulate their emotions, engage positively in learning, and achieve their individual goals. You will become part of a collaborative team of teachers, support staff, and pastoral professionals who are dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people's lives. The ideal candidate will: Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or challenging behaviour Be patient, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people Be confident in building positive and trusting relationships with pupils Be committed to promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where every day is rewarding and where you can have a meaningful impact on pupils' educational journeys. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website