Mentor with Mental Health Difficulties

Mentor for Students with Mental Health Difficulties

Job Title: Mentor for Students with Mental Health Difficulties
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £90 - £110 Per day

At Teacher Active we are working with a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, who is seeking a compassionate and proactive Mentor to support students with mental health difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and help them build resilience, confidence, and emotional well‑being.

About the role: As a Mentor, you will work closely with students experiencing mental health challenges, providing one-to-one support, guidance, and encouragement. Your role will involve building trusting relationships, promoting positive coping strategies, and helping students develop essential skills to navigate their daily lives and learning environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide individual mentoring sessions to support mental health and well‑being
• Build trusting relationships to encourage confidence and resilience
• Support students in developing emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, well‑being teams, and external agencies
• Assist in the implementation of personalized support plans
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all students
• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with mental health difficulties
• Compassionate, empathetic, and non‑judgmental approach
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of mental health issues and strategies to support emotional well‑being
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic about empowering young people to reach their full potential

We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives
• A collaborative team dedicated to student well‑being

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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