SEMH Learning Mentor

Are you looking for a new role where you can have a significant impact on the lives and progress of young people with SEMH? If so, we want to hear from you today!

We are looking for a passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to support the learning of pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provisions in Newcastle to start in September 2026 on a Temporary to Permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Newcastle. The School supports pupils aged 11‑18 with varying levels of SEMH and SEND who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools. The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday

Contract: Full‑time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027. Temp to Perm contract.

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Newcastle

A key part of the role will be providing one‑to‑one and small group support to individuals with SEMH needs, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour in lessons and around school. The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH aged 11‑16 who have been excluded from mainstream school and require extra support with their learning and engagement. You will develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside class teachers and colleagues to establish this.

• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour during lessons and school activities.
• Collaborate with class teachers and staff to understand and support pupils’ learning and engagement.
• Build positive relationships and rapport with pupils and staff.
• Maintain pupil progress records and contribute to pupil progress meetings.

• Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare‑based qualification (desired).
• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build positive relationships and rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child‑barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to process a new application.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

• Prospero Teaching is a supply agency with branches worldwide.
• We provide day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD certified training to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.