At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEMH needs through mentoring and emotional guidance.
- Company: Join Teaching Personnel, a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive weekly pay, free training, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for permanent position and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on young lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in mentoring or support work, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- SEMH Support Mentor
- Salford
- Full-Time | September 2026 Start
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Make a Lasting Difference to Young People's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting young people who need guidance, encouragement, and someone to believe in them?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEMH Support Mentor to join a specialist setting in Salford this September.
You will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and behavioural challenges that can impact both learning and daily school life.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong, positive relationships with students.
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring and support.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management.
- Encourage engagement in lessons and school activities.
- Deliver targeted interventions and support plans.
- Promote confidence, resilience, and social skills.
- Assist with de-escalation and restorative approaches when required.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and families.
- Monitor and report on pupil progress, wellbeing, and behaviour.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in mentoring, youth work, education, support work, care, or behavioural support.
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
- Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining empathetic and supportive.
- A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- ✅ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
- ✅ Full-time role with the potential for a permanent position
✅ Access to free and discounted CPD training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
- ✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- ✅ Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist SEMH settings
- ✅ Work with the UK's leading education recruitment agency
- Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can inspire, motivate, and support young people to achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with Df E statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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