Location: Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time (Monday to Friday)
Daily Rate: £125.89 - £145.89 per day (dependent on experience)
Setting: Specialist Special School & Alternative Provision (SEMH Focus)
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? We are currently recruiting a resilient and compassionate SEMH Learning Mentor to join a vibrant special school and alternative provision setting based in Poulton-le-Fylde.
This specialist setting supports children and young people experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. In this role, you will act as a vital role model, helping pupils break down barriers to learning, regulate their emotions, and re-engage with their education.
Key Responsibilities
Targeted Mentoring: Deliver tailored 1-to-1 and small-group mentoring sessions to support emotional regulation and academic progress.
Positive Behaviour Management: Utilise therapeutic de-escalation strategies and restorative practices to support students through challenging moments.
Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to monitor student development and update support plans.
Building Resilience: Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where disengaged learners feel valued and encouraged to succeed.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour (backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or alternative provisions are highly desirable).
Skills: Exceptional communication, high emotional resilience, patience, and strong conflict-resolution capabilities.
Commitment: Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay: £125.89 - £145.89 per day.
Rewarding Career: Make a tangible, long-lasting impact on vulnerable young people in Lancashire.
Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today with your CV to secure your next rewarding role in education.
To express your interest in this September start role in Blackpool, please forward your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Christina Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Salary description
£125.00 - £145.00 per day