Wellbeing Mentor – Therapeutic SEMH School
Oakham, RutlandStart: Ideally mid/late FebruaryFixed-Term Maternity Cover
Do you have a natural ability to build trust with young people who may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, confidence and engagement?
SEND Inclusion Support is working with a fantastic therapeutic school in Oakham to recruit a Wellbeing Mentor for a fixed-term maternity cover.
This is a relationship-led role supporting young people with SEMH needs within a specialist environment.
The role
You’ll work closely with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing, confidence and ability to engage with education.
This could include:
Building trusting relationships with pupils
Providing mentoring and pastoral support
Supporting emotional regulation
Helping pupils develop confidence and resilience
Supporting pupils through periods of anxiety or dysregulation
Encouraging positive engagement with education
Supporting social and emotional development
Helping pupils develop strategies for managing difficult situations
Working alongside teachers and the wider therapeutic team
Providing a calm, consistent and positive presence
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience working with young people with SEMH needs
Is calm, patient and emotionally intelligent
Has excellent relationship-building skills
Can maintain clear boundaries while remaining warm and approachable
Understands trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
Is confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour
Can remain consistent and professional during difficult situations
Experience in a school, SEMH, AP, residential, youth work, mentoring or therapeutic environment would be highly desirable.
This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys helping young people understand themselves, build confidence and make positive progress.
Start ideally mid/late February – 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.
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