Are you passionate about helping young people reach their potential?
We’re looking for a Support Mentor to join a specialist SEMH school supporting children who need extra guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. This is a long-term role with huge opportunities to grow and progress within a supportive, forward-thinking school.
What you’ll do:
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage personal growth and success.
Support learning in and outside the classroom — helping pupils re-engage with education.
Work 1:1 and in small groups to deliver tailored support and interventions.
Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
Collaborate closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies.
Skills & Qualities:
Empathy, patience, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A calm, consistent approach and ability to adapt quickly.
A genuine desire to make a lasting difference.
Ideal background / transferable experience:
Youth Worker / Behaviour Mentor / Learning Mentor
Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support Assistant
Support Worker (children’s or adults’ services)
Sports Coach / Outdoor Education Leader
Care or Residential Worker
Psychology, Criminology, or Education graduate
Why join?
Full-time, stable role with real career progression opportunities.
Supportive training and mentorship from experienced staff.
Be part of a passionate team committed to transforming young lives.
If you’re ready to use your skills to inspire, motivate, and support pupils in a specialist SEMH environment — we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.
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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.
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