SEMH Mentor

**Could you be the person to guide young people with SEN and SEMH needs to a brighter future?

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At Fresh Start in Education, we’re looking for proactive, person-centred people to design and deliver 1:1 personalised learning sessions for young people of all ages in the Poole area. Whether it’s supporting a college student with their online studies and enabling them to go out and about in the community more confidently, or helping a primary school child with limited communication skills to access education, you’ll help students build resilience and explore their next steps. One learner, one relationship, one small step at a time.

If you are looking for a flexible, rewarding role with allowances for travel and resources and support from our dedicated teams, we would love to hear from you.

• Providing 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people in their homes or other settings in the Dorset area
• Planning and delivering learning and engagement opportunities that reflect each learner’s needs, interests and abilities
• Running sessions during the school day (term time only) that typically last 3 to 5 hours
• Engaging with students who may have autism, ADHD or SEMH needs and helping them achieve outcomes at their pace
• Working flexibly as part of a compassionate, expert-led team that values you and your skills

We welcome applications from people who have:

• Experience (at least 1 year) as mentors, teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and education professionals who have directly supported young people with SEN/SEMH needs
• A background in Primary, Secondary, Functional Skills or Post 16 teaching, or specialist SEND environments
• Emotional regulation and de-escalation skills
• A minimum of 2 consistent weekdays available
• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Experience with young adults with mental health needs, or with younger children with communication needs, will be particularly valued.

• £25–£35 per hour, depending on experience
• £15 per session resources allowance and travel subsidy
• Free access to counselling and wellbeing services and pension options
• Dedicated line manager, support and inclusion in a supportive, expert team
• Bank staff role (PAYE), offering both short-term and long-term placements