Mentor For Students With Mental Health Difficulties

Greenwich | £28,000 - £36,000 per annum | Full-Time | Permanent

Do you have a passion for supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs?
Are you calm, resilient and dedicated to helping children thrive both emotionally and academically?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming 2-form entry primary school in Greenwich that is looking to appoint an experienced Primary School Mental Health Mentor to join their dedicated SEND team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within the school's SEND provision, supporting pupils with additional needs while taking ownership of key responsibilities that help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where every child can succeed.

As the school's Mental Health Mentor, you will:

• Provide daily emotional, behavioural and wellbeing support to pupils within the SEND provision.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children who may have SEMH, SEND or additional learning needs.

• Develop and implement strategies to support pupils' emotional regulation and engagement.

• Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, parents and external professionals.

• Oversee key responsibilities within the provision, ensuring interventions and support plans are delivered effectively.

• Promote positive behaviour and encourage confidence, independence and resilience.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, meetings and safeguarding procedures.

• Has previous experience working with children with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

• Has experience supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing within an educational setting.

• Is confident managing challenging behaviour using positive, trauma-informed approaches.

• Can work proactively, independently and as part of a wider school team.

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Is passionate about making a genuine difference to young people's lives.

• ✅ Previous experience working with SEND and/or SEMH pupils.

• ✅ Experience supporting children's mental health in a school or similar setting.

• ✅ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• ✅ Right to work in the UK.

• ✅ Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £36,000, depending on experience.

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive 2-form entry primary school.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• A welcoming leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.

• ❤️ The chance to make a lasting impact on children's lives every single day.

If you're an experienced Mental Health Mentor looking for your next rewarding role in Greenwich, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with TeacherActive and help make a real difference where it matters most.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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