SEN Pastoral Support Mentor

SEN Pastoral Support Mentor (PSM) – Bolton
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Teaching Personnel

Be the Trusted Adult Who Makes School a Positive Place to Be

For many young people with additional needs, success in education begins with feeling safe, understood, and supported. Teaching Personnel is recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Pastoral Support Mentor to provide vital emotional and pastoral support within specialist SEN schools across Bolton.

You will support pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, anxiety, attachment difficulties, sensory processing differences, and emotional regulation challenges.

This role goes beyond supporting learning. It's about helping pupils overcome barriers, develop confidence, improve wellbeing, and build the skills needed to navigate everyday life.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated pastoral support to pupils on a 1:1 and group basis.
• Act as a positive role model and trusted mentor throughout the school day.
• Support students with emotional regulation, wellbeing, and social skills development.
• Assist in managing attendance, engagement, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families, and external professionals.
• Deliver interventions focused on confidence, resilience, and personal development.
• Help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong understanding of emotional wellbeing and pupil support strategies.
• Calm, patient, and highly resilient nature.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for supporting pupils to overcome personal and educational barriers.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for career progression within education and pastoral services.
• The chance to positively influence the lives of young people every single day.

If you're passionate about helping children develop confidence, resilience, and a brighter future, this could be the perfect role for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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