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Learning Mentor - SEMH Specialist
Manchester Communication Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
We are looking for a new person to join our Inclusion team who has experience in supporting students with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and who is passionate about removing barriers to learning. This job description details the responsibilities of the post, but does not direct any particular priorities or amount of time to be spent carrying out the duties. It is not prescriptive, nor necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. As such, it may be subject to amendment, after consultation, to meet the changing needs of the academy and the GMAT. Main purpose of the job: To enable students to independently access learning and provide general support for students with SEMH needs as directed by the SENDCo. To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support student wellbeing under the guidance of the SEND code of Practice. The successful candidate will be a key worker for a specific cohort of students with SEMH need. Liaison with key members of staff across the school, (Teaching staff, Support staff, Safeguarding team, Pastoral team, SENDCo, SLT), governors, students and parents/carers will be necessary. Please refer to the attached Job description for more information