SEMH 1:1 Mentor

Description:

Role: SEMH 1:1 Mentor
Location: Brighton and Hove
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £92.63 – £97.50

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brighton, who are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEMH 1:1 Mentor to join their team from September 2026. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to provide dedicated support to a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and develop positive relationships within school.

About the Role

As an SEMH 1:1 Mentor, you will work closely with a pupil on an individual basis, providing consistent emotional, behavioural, and learning support throughout the school day. You will help the pupil to engage positively with lessons, regulate emotions, follow routines, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a mainstream primary school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs within a primary school setting
Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement throughout the school day
Assist the pupil in accessing classroom learning and adapting tasks where needed
Build a positive, trusting relationship based on consistency, patience, and clear boundaries
Use restorative, trauma-informed, and positive behaviour strategies where appropriate
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider pastoral team
Promote confidence, independence, resilience, and positive social interaction
Candidate Profile

Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEND, behaviour, or additional pastoral needs
Background in education, mentoring, youth work, care, sports coaching, or support work is desirable
Calm, patient, resilient, and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider school team
Ability to build positive relationships with children and encourage emotional development
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
Requirements

Relevant experience working with children or young people in an education, care, mentoring, or support setting
Understanding of SEMH needs and positive behaviour support strategies is desirable
Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Two years’ worth of professional references
Eligibility to work in the UK
Why Register With Us?

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles
£100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days – you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles