We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive SEN Support Mentor to work within specialist SEN/SEMH schools across Bristol. This role involves supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, and additional learning difficulties.
As an SEN Support Mentor, you will play a vital role in helping pupils build confidence, regulate emotions, engage positively with learning, and develop social and communication skills within a safe and structured environment.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage emotional wellbeing and engagement.
- Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
- Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning and behaviour support strategies.
- Encourage the development of social skills, independence, and emotional regulation.
- Help create a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and pastoral teams.
- Support students during lessons, breaktimes, and therapeutic activities.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs is desirable.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenging situations.
- Backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, psychology, or support work are highly valued.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
- Opportunities to work in rewarding SEN and SEMH school settings across Bristol.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive school environments and experienced staff teams.
- Valuable experience for candidates pursuing careers in education, psychology, counselling, or social care.
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