Nurture Mentor – Specialist SEMH School
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £110 to £150 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LE15 6AJ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Student Support Mentor - Therapeutic SEMH School
Oakham, Rutland
Start: Ideally in 3-4 weeks
Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Are you someone who is passionate about helping young people who need consistency, understanding and someone in their corner?
SEND Inclusion Support is working with a fantastic therapeutic school in Oakham to recruit a Student Support Mentor for a fixed-term maternity cover.
The school supports young people with SEMH needs, and this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to education.
As a Student Support Mentor, you'll provide day-to-day pastoral and emotional support to pupils, helping them feel safe, settled and ready to engage.
You will:
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Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
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Provide consistent pastoral and emotional support
Provide consistent pastoral and emotional support
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Support pupils with emotional regulation
Support pupils with emotional regulation
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Help young people manage anxiety, frustration and difficult situations
Help young people manage anxiety, frustration and difficult situations
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Encourage positive engagement with learning
Encourage positive engagement with learning
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Support behaviour and positive decision-making
Support behaviour and positive decision-making
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Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
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Work closely with teachers, support staff and the wider therapeutic team
Work closely with teachers, support staff and the wider therapeutic team
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Provide a calm and consistent presence throughout the school day
Provide a calm and consistent presence throughout the school day
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Has experience supporting young people with SEMH needs
Has experience supporting young people with SEMH needs
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Is patient, calm and consistent
Is patient, calm and consistent
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Builds relationships naturally
Builds relationships naturally
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Can maintain professional boundaries
Can maintain professional boundaries
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Has excellent communication skills
Has excellent communication skills
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Is confident managing challenging or dysregulated behaviour
Is confident managing challenging or dysregulated behaviour
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Understands the importance of consistency and routine
Understands the importance of consistency and routine
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Genuinely wants to make a difference to young people's lives
Genuinely wants to make a difference to young people's lives
Experience within an SEMH school, specialist setting, AP, youth work, residential care, mentoring or pastoral role would be highly desirable.
You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team within a genuinely therapeutic environment.
The school understands that successful education starts with relationships, trust and emotional safety. You'll be part of a team that works together to help young people make progress both personally and academically.
Start ideally in 3-4 weeks - fixed-term maternity cover.
SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, references and any other checks relevant to the role and setting.