Wellbeing Mentor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a3fef050-d21d-4f89-a2c3-c642603b4857-1 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
• Experience working with children (preferably primary age)
• Understanding of children’s emotional and social development
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with young children
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion
Desirable:
• Training in mental health, counselling, or child development
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or trauma
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in schools
Personal Qualities
• Compassionate and approachable
• Resilient and emotionally aware
• Reliable and professional
• Flexible and adaptable
• Positive role model for pupils
Qualifications
• Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. childcare, psychology, counselling, or wellbeing support) are desirable
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A school where staff wellbeing is a priority.
• A well-resourced school.
• A friendly and supportive team,
• A commitment to providing high-quality continuing professional development.
• A never-ending flow of teas and coffee’s
• A Staff wellbeing room
• A Staff shower room and changing facilities
Further details about the role
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties
• Help children develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-esteem
• Identify early signs of mental health or wellbeing concerns and respond appropriately
• Work closely with teachers to support pupils who may be struggling in the classroom
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent adult mentor
• Support pupils during unstructured times (e.g. break/lunch) where needed
• Deliver or support wellbeing programmes (e.g. emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills)
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and outcomes
• Liaise with parents/carers to support pupils’ wellbeing where appropriate
• Work with external professionals (e.g. counsellors, educational psychologists, safeguarding teams)
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment
• Liaise with teachers and parents to overcome barriers to attendance
Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Follow all school safeguarding and child protection policies
• Report concerns about pupils’ welfare in line with school procedures
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children & safer recruitment practice- we expect all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our school website.
Essential:
• Experience working with children (preferably primary age)
• Understanding of children’s emotional and social development
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with young children
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion
Desirable:
• Training in mental health, counselling, or child development
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or trauma
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices in schools
Personal Qualities
• Compassionate and approachable
• Resilient and emotionally aware
• Reliable and professional
• Flexible and adaptable
• Positive role model for pupils
Qualifications
• Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. childcare, psychology, counselling, or wellbeing support) are desirable
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A school where staff wellbeing is a priority.
• A well-resourced school.
• A friendly and supportive team,
• A commitment to providing high-quality continuing professional development.
• A never-ending flow of teas and coffee’s
• A Staff wellbeing room
• A Staff shower room and changing facilities
Further details about the role
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties
• Help children develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-esteem
• Identify early signs of mental health or wellbeing concerns and respond appropriately
• Work closely with teachers to support pupils who may be struggling in the classroom
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent adult mentor
• Support pupils during unstructured times (e.g. break/lunch) where needed
• Deliver or support wellbeing programmes (e.g. emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills)
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and outcomes
• Liaise with parents/carers to support pupils’ wellbeing where appropriate
• Work with external professionals (e.g. counsellors, educational psychologists, safeguarding teams)
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment
• Liaise with teachers and parents to overcome barriers to attendance
Safeguarding Responsibilities
• Follow all school safeguarding and child protection policies
• Report concerns about pupils’ welfare in line with school procedures
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children & safer recruitment practice- we expect all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our school website.