Student Engagement Mentor

SEMH Secondary School | Stockport | Full-Time | September Start

Can you inspire young people to re-engage with education and believe in their potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Student Engagement Mentor to join a supportive SEMH Secondary School in Stockport this September. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who require additional emotional, behavioural and social support to succeed in education.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in education, youth work, coaching, care, mentoring or behaviour support who are passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Student Engagement Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing consistent encouragement, guidance and positive role modelling throughout the school day.

You will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to improve engagement and attendance.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Encourage participation in lessons and school activities.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to support individual behaviour plans.
• Help create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.

We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain positive and consistent in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their potential.

Why Join This School?

• A welcoming and experienced SEMH team committed to supporting every student.
• Excellent behaviour support systems and therapeutic approaches.
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training.
• A rewarding environment where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on young people's education and future outcomes.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Full-time role with a September start.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and accredited training.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure a long-term or permanent position.

If you're passionate about helping young people rebuild confidence, overcome challenges and achieve success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference as a Student Engagement Mentor this September.

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