SEMH Learning Mentor

Job Title: Learning Mentor – SEMH Support
Location: Rugby
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (term time only)

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be working in close partnership with a highly respected Alternative Provision SEND school in Rugby. This nurturing and inclusive setting supports children and young people aged 7-17 who have experienced significant barriers to learning, including trauma, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and autism spectrum conditions (ASC).

The school provides a therapeutic and structured environment where pupils receive tailored support to help them regulate emotions, build resilience, and re-engage with education. With small class sizes and a strong pastoral focus, staff work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of every learner.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive Learning Mentor to join this dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience in education, care, psychology, or youth work who is passionate about making a difference.

• Support pupils with SEMH and ASC needs during lessons and off-site activities
• Build trusting relationships with students to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions focused on wellbeing, social skills, and engagement
• Assist teachers and support staff in creating inclusive and structured learning environments
• Help manage behaviour using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
• Contribute to pupil progress tracking and pastoral support plans

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, ASC, or additional needs
• Background in education, care, psychology, youth work, or similar fields
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work both on-site and off-site, supporting pupils in varied environments
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: