Job Introduction
SEMH Support Worker, England - Tes Jobs
Social, Emotional, Mental Health Mentor
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract term: Full time - Term time only
Salary: Grade D (5-6) £19,243 - £19,548 pro rata; Actual Salary £25,583– £25,989
Starting date: Jan 2026
Underpinned by our ‘3 Guiding Principles’ and ‘8 Conditions for Success’, our vision is to empower future generations to follow their dreams and to build a society of which we can all be proud. To achieve our vision, it is imperative that we build an incredible team, who want to challenge themselves to think outside the box, be creative and work hard to achieve something special. Livingstone Academy not only provides an excellent education and high academic achievement, but goes the extra mile to best prepare our students for an ever-changing world.
We are seeking a dedicated and expert Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) Mentor to join our team. This vital role focuses on providing tailored individual and small group support for identified pupils, drawing on specialist SEMH intervention and ELSA provision. The successful candidate must possess deep expertise in addressing social, emotional, and mental health difficulties to promote independence and positive engagement in learning. Understanding that the level and type of support will vary according to the individual pupil, this role requires using proven models and strategies of support tailored to produce the best outcomes.
Key responsibilities include designing, planning, and delivering structured Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions, focusing on critical areas such as emotional regulation, social skills, friendship building, self-esteem, loss, and anger management. You will proactively teach and support pupils in applying evidence-based stress management approaches and well-being techniques to cope with anxiety and academic pressures. The role also involves assisting vulnerable pupils by providing support that breaks down potential barriers to learning, and helping pupils develop effective organisation and time management skills to manage their daily life, academy workload, and deadlines.
Working under the direction and leadership of the Assistant Principal of Inclusion, Head of Safeguarding, and leadership team, you will be required to manage complex cases and manage the referral process for pupils requiring external or specialist mental health support. A crucial element of this post is acting as a Mental Health First Aider, utilising specific training to recognise the signs of mental ill-health or crisis, offer initial support, and ensure swift and appropriate referral pathways are followed. You will maintain a sensitive and empathetic approach to challenging situations, while providing a positive and calm response to pupils in distress.
Throughout all duties, the post holder must act with integrity, maintaining confidentiality at all times, especially when maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of all SEMH and ELSA interventions, and ensuring that relevant, detailed and accurate written records of referrals/concerns are kept and stored securely.
Livingstone Academy and Aspirations are committed to children’s safety and safeguarding; DBS disclosure requirements will apply to this post. Aspirations Academies Trust and Livingstone Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The post holder will be expected to follow the safeguarding policy and procedures of the academy and ensure that others are supported and challenged to do so.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then LAB is the place for you!
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to meet you and show you around our amazing Academy site. Please contact our office by email office@livingstone-aspirations.org, if you have any questions about this role.
I look forward to hearing from you and reading your application
Kind regards,
Mrs Jennifer Warr
Acting Principal
#LI-DNI
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