If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking Support Mentors to work within schools and specialist provisions, supporting children and young people with SEMH needs. You will play a vital role in helping students feel heard, understood, and empowered—both in and out of the classroom.
Provide 1:1 or small group mentoring to support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in learning
Help students develop social skills, self-confidence, and resilience
Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to support individual education and behaviour plans
De-escalate challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
Build trusting relationships that support long-term emotional growth and educational progress
Support with structured classroom activities, break/lunch duties, and off-site interventions where needed
Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence
Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team
An understanding of (or willingness to learn about) SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management strategies
Youth work
Sports coaching
Mental health support
Social care
Customer service
Creative arts
Military or emergency services
Mentoring or tutoring
Experience in an educational setting is a bonus, but not essential.
Be part of a dedicated team making a lasting impact
Opportunities for training, progression, and permanent roles
Rewarding work where every day is different
Supportive, inclusive working environment
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*
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