SEMH Wellbeing Mentor – Newton Abbot Full-time | £90–£95 per day | September Start Trauma-Informed Independent School | Secondary-aged Pupils | Must Drive Are you an experienced SEMH practitioner looking for a rewarding new challenge this September? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with complex needs in a therapeutic, child-centred setting? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are recruiting for a full-time SEMH Wellbeing Mentor to join a highly regarded independent school in Newton Abbot. The school supports secondary-aged pupils, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and require specialist SEMH provision. This is a role where you can make a real, lasting difference. The Role: Starting in September, you will play a key role in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour through consistent mentoring and structured interventions. Responsibilities include: Delivering 1:1 and small group support sessions Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and engagement Working collaboratively with teaching and therapeutic staff Implementing EHCP targets in daily practice Promoting a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed learning environment The Setting: This is a trauma-informed, independent school with a strong therapeutic ethos. Pupils have often experienced significant challenges and may present with high levels of anxiety, low self-esteem, or behavioural needs linked to trauma, autism, or ADHD. The school offers: Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios A reflective, nurturing and team-focused culture A curriculum designed to prioritise wellbeing, safety and life skills Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from experienced professionals with a background in: SEMH or SEND education PRUs, specialist schools, or therapeutic settings Youth work, social care or psychology-based roles You must be confident working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, and be fully committed to trauma-informed, inclusive practice. Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as the school is not accessible by public transport. Ready for a Fresh Start this September? If you're motivated, empathetic and ready to support some of the most vulnerable young people in education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey as an SEMH Wellbeing Mentor in Newton Abbot.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Madeline Taylor-Edwards on 01392 949 022 .<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Madeline Taylor-Edwards&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 </strong></strong>