Support Mentor

  
Support Mentor
SEMH School | Brighton | Full-Time | Term Time Only
Support Mentor – Brighton
Location: Brighton East SussexHours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, School HoursContract: Long-Term with Temp-to-Perm OpportunityPay: From £14.25 per hour (depending on experience)
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?
We are recruiting a Support Mentor to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting in the Brighton area. This rewarding role involves working closely with children and young people who may display challenging behaviours, have experienced trauma, or require additional emotional and behavioural support to engage successfully in education.
You will build positive relationships, promote emotional wellbeing, and help students develop the confidence, resilience, and life skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Transferable Experience We Welcome
You do not need previous school experience to apply. We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

Youth Work
Residential Childcare
Support Work
Care Work
Mental Health Support
Sports Coaching
Behaviour Mentoring
Outreach Work
Community Support
Prison or Probation Services
Armed Forces
Police or Security Services
Social Care
Family Support Work
Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Roles

Key Responsibilities

Supporting students with SEMH needs throughout the school day
Building trusted relationships with young people
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Assisting students during lessons and structured activities
Using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations
Encouraging attendance, engagement, and personal development
Supporting individual learning and wellbeing plans
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families
Acting as a positive role model at all times

Skills and Qualities Required

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Calm, resilient, and patient approach
Ability to remain professional under pressure
Strong behaviour management or de-escalation skills
Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Understanding of trauma-informed approaches is desirable
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Flexible and proactive attitude
Full UK driving licence desirable but not essential

What We Offer

Competitive weekly pay
Ongoing training and professional development
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Experience within a highly respected specialist SEMH setting

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.