🌟 Support Mentor – St Leonards (Part-Time / Job Share Considered!) 🌟
📍 Location: St Leonards
🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
💰 Daily Rate: £89
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible
👦 Role: 1:1 Support for a Child with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
Do you believe every young person deserves someone in their corner?
If you’re patient, caring, and motivated by helping children grow in confidence and resilience — this could be the perfect role for you.
We’re looking for a Support Mentor to join our nurturing school community in St Leonards. You’ll make a genuine difference every day by supporting a child who needs extra encouragement to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
We’re flexible — so if you’re looking for part-time hours or a job share, we’d love to hear from you!
Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and school life
Building trust, celebrating small wins, and helping the pupil develop confidence and positive routines
Encouraging emotional wellbeing and self-regulation through patience, creativity, and empathy
Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to create a consistent, supportive environment
Adapting lessons and resources to meet the child’s individual learning style
You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your empathy, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping young people succeed.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Kind, patient, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children
A great listener who can build positive, trusting relationships
Calm under pressure and able to bring out the best in others
Experienced in SEMH or SEND support (desirable, but not essential — training will be provided!)
A warm, welcoming, and inclusive school community where every staff member is valued
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Flexibility through part-time or job share arrangements
The chance to see your impact every single day — helping a child grow in confidence and rediscover their love of learning
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
If you’re ready to make a difference and become a trusted mentor for a child who needs someone to believe in them — we’d love to hear from you.
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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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