SEMH 1:1 Mentor

Description

Role: SEMH 1:1 Mentor

Location: Brighton and Hove

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: September 2026

Daily Rate: £92.63 – £97.50

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brighton, who are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH 1:1 Mentor to join their team from September 2026. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to provide dedicated support to a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and develop positive relationships within school.

About the Role

As an SEMH 1:1 Mentor, you will work closely with a pupil on an individual basis, providing consistent emotional, behavioural, and learning support throughout the school day. You will help the pupil to engage positively with lessons, regulate emotions, follow routines, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a mainstream primary school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs within a primary school setting

Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement throughout the school day

Assist the pupil in accessing classroom learning and adapting tasks where needed

Build a positive, trusting relationship based on consistency, patience, and clear boundaries

Use restorative, trauma-informed, and positive behaviour strategies where appropriate

Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider pastoral team

Promote confidence, independence, resilience, and positive social interaction

Candidate Profile

Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEND, behaviour, or additional pastoral needs

Background in education, mentoring, youth work, care, sports coaching, or support work is desirable

Calm, patient, resilient, and confident when supporting challenging behaviour

Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider school team

Ability to build positive relationships with children and encourage emotional development

A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

Requirements

Relevant experience working with children or young people in an education, care, mentoring, or support setting

Understanding of SEMH needs and positive behaviour support strategies is desirable

Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Two years’ worth of professional references

Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Register With Us?

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles

£100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. xjnqpsq This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days – you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles

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