Pastoral Mentor
Solihull
Full time
£24,600 - £26,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
7f078e53-5311-4116-8eb5-467084b938f9
Job Description
A supportive SEND school in Solihull is seeking a Pastoral Mentor to work with pupils who need consistent emotional and wellbeing-focused support to engage confidently in learning. You’ll work with children whose attendance, behaviour, or readiness for learning is closely linked to how safe, understood, and supported they feel.
Your role will include daily check-ins, emotional regulation support, short mentoring sessions, and helping pupils navigate social challenges. Some children may struggle with anxiety or low confidence; others benefit from structured conversations and predictable routines to remain settled. You’ll provide the calm presence pupils return to when things feel overwhelming.
Working closely with the SEND team, pastoral leads, and teaching staff, you’ll play a key part in creating a school environment where wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. This role suits someone empathetic, patient, and confident supporting pupils through emotional ups and downs.
Provide pastoral mentoring and daily check-ins.
Support emotional regulation and pupil wellbeing.
Assist with attendance, engagement, and readiness for learning.
Work collaboratively with pastoral, SEND, and teaching teams.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting young people with emotional or behavioural needs.
Warm, non-judgemental communication style.
Ability to build trusting relationships over time.
Strong safeguarding awareness and consistent practice.
About the School
Located in Solihull (B91), this SEND school holds a secure Ofsted Good rating and is recognised for its strong pastoral systems and relational approach to behaviour and learning. Staff work closely to ensure pupils feel emotionally supported and understood before academic expectations are introduced.
The school prioritises clear communication, calm routines, and a wellbeing-led framework that helps pupils re-engage with learning at a pace that feels manageable. Pastoral roles are valued and fully integrated into daily school life.
Leadership is approachable and committed to professional development, offering CPD in emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, restorative practice, and SEND support. This is an ideal environment for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the emotional lives of children.