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SEMH Support Mentor – Secondary Provision

Job details
Posting date: 23 March 2026
Salary: £100 to £130 per day
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 208306

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Summary

Manchester
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
£110-£130 per day (depending on experience)

A specialist provision in Manchester is looking for a SEMH Support Mentor to work with secondary-aged pupils who need additional support to manage their behaviour, emotions, and engagement with education.

This is a role for someone who understands that progress isn't always linear - and that patience, consistency, and trust can completely change a young person's direction.

You'll be working closely with pupils who may:

• Struggle to access mainstream education
• Display challenging or disruptive behaviours
• Need support with emotional regulation and decision-making
• Be at risk of exclusion or transitioning back into education

Your role will involve:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day
• Helping to de-escalate situations calmly and safely
• Acting as a consistent, reliable adult pupils can trust
• Adapting tasks and approaches to suit individual needs and learning styles
• Encouraging pupils to reflect, reset, and make positive choices
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to maintain structure and routine

You won't just support learning - you'll help rebuild confidence and re-establish a connection with education.

This role is ideal if you:

• Have experience with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
• Have worked in schools, youth work, care, coaching, or alternative provision
• Stay calm in difficult situations and can think on your feet
• Are confident setting boundaries while remaining empathetic and supportive
• Build rapport easily and can earn trust over time
• Are committed to making a long-term impact on young people's lives

• A full-time role with the opportunity to go permanent
• A supportive team that understands the realities of SEMH support
• Access to training and CPD focused on behaviour and wellbeing
• The chance to work in a setting where your role truly matters
• A rewarding position where you can see real progress over time

This provision is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. All applicants will be required to:

• Complete an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide satisfactory references
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Want to make a real difference in Manchester?
Apply today and be part of a team helping young people move forward with confidence.

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