Emotional Barriers to School Attendance Mentor

Summary:

Emotional Barriers to School Attendance Mentor needed at a high-performing school in Harrow.

About the School:

A school located in Harrow, London, with a strong focus on inclusion, academic excellence, and student wellbeing. It is part of the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and offers a supportive, professional environment for staff.

The Opportunity:

As an Emotional Barriers to School Attendance Mentor, you will provide vital support to students facing emotional and psychological challenges that impact their attendance. This role is crucial in helping students re-engage with learning, build trust, and foster long-term academic and personal success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement personalised support plans for students with emotional barriers to attendance.
• Deliver 1:1 and group interventions, including restorative practices, to help students overcome anxiety and distress.
• Collaborate with families, external agencies, and the SENDCO to ensure holistic support for students.
• Track and manage attendance data, ensuring timely follow-up and intervention strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage re-engagement with school.
• Work as part of a team of mentors, contributing to a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Support students in achieving academic success while prioritising their emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure all interventions align with the school’s core values of Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, and Empathy.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with students experiencing school anxiety or emotional distress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, and external agencies.
• A compassionate, relational approach to supporting vulnerable students.
• High levels of empathy, patience, and resilience.
• Ability to manage attendance data and implement effective follow-up strategies.
• Organised and efficient with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in a school or similar setting with students facing complex emotional needs.
• Experience in developing and delivering restorative practices or similar interventions.
• Familiarity with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support frameworks.
• Experience in working with young people in a mentoring or pastoral role.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive professional development and support for career progression.
• Access to a range of staff wellbeing initiatives, including free Pilates classes and eye tests.