SEMH Learning Mentor – Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest, United Kingdom

Temporary

£110–£145 per day PAYE

An inclusive SEN school in Waltham Forest is seeking a steady and positive learning mentor to help pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs re-engage with learning and school routines.

• Build consistent professional relationships and support agreed behaviour plans.
• Help pupils recognise emotions, use regulation strategies and return to learning.
• Provide structured one-to-one and small-group support across the school day.
• Record incidents and progress clearly for the pastoral and teaching teams.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behaviour needs.
• A calm, boundaried approach and confidence de-escalating challenging situations.
• Good safeguarding judgement and a commitment to restorative practice.
• QTS is not required for this school-support role.

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Clear communication throughout registration and placement.
• Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.

Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.