Job Description

Start: January
Full-time, long-term

We're recruiting a Wellbeing Mentor to join a welcoming SEN school in Runcorn from January. This role is perfect for someone who wants to support pupils' emotional health, daily routines and overall wellbeing while helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

The role:

  • Providing daily wellbeing support for pupils with a range of additional needs

  • Helping pupils regulate emotions, manage frustration and build coping strategies

  • Offering calm, consistent guidance during transitions, break times and classroom routines

  • Supporting social skills, communication and confidence through structured activities

  • Acting as a positive, trusted adult who pupils can check in with throughout the day

  • Working closely with teachers and the SEN team to support EHCP goals and personalised plans

  • Encouraging independence, resilience and positive behaviour in and out of lessons

What we're looking for:

  • Experience supporting children or young people in SEN, SEMH, care, youth work or similar

  • A calm, patient and nurturing approach with strong emotional awareness

  • Someone who can build quick, positive relationships and offer steady reassurance

  • Confidence supporting pupils with ASD, communication needs or anxiety

  • A genuine passion for helping pupils improve their emotional wellbeing

Why this role:

  • Join a supportive, values-led SEN school

  • Start the new year with a meaningful, long-term role

  • Make a real difference to pupils who benefit from consistent emotional support

  • Full backing from the Tradewind team throughout your placement

If you'd like to be put forward, get in touch and I'll run you through the details.

Contact:
Libbie - Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666