Learning Mentor for Children SEMH

Job Title: SEMH Learning Mentor

Location: Worcester
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long‑Term (with potential for permanent placement)

Applications without UK‑based experience supporting children or young people with SEND will not be considered.

Make a Real Difference – Support Learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in the Worcester area. This inclusive and nurturing setting supports pupils aged 7‑17 who have experienced childhood trauma and present with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a therapeutic and structured environment where every child is given the tools to succeed both academically and emotionally.

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Learning Mentor to join their passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships and wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

If you have experience in education, care, youth work, psychology, or any role supporting individuals with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you. Transferable skills from social services, healthcare, or support work are highly valued.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in both classroom and off‑site settings
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop appropriate social interactions
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual needs
• Implement behaviour management strategies consistently and positively
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Passion for supporting children with SEMH and a commitment to safeguarding
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience in SEMH, SEND, or care settings (highly desirable)

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 to:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch ()

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.