OverviewSocial, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant | Lewisham | Specialist SEMH School

EdEx are exclusively working with a leading specialist SEMH secondary school in Lewisham who are looking to find 3 Behaviour Mentors (SEMH) for September 2025 starts. This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit specialist SEMH / Mental Health school for young people who require specialist SEMH support within a small school setting.

This is a September 2025 start position, Monday - Friday, school hours (8:30am - 4:00pm). The daily rate for this role is between £110 - £120 per day experience dependant.

Who this role is forThese Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant opportunities are ideal for:

Aspiring Psychologists

Aspiring Mental Health Practitioners

Aspiring Children Well-Being Practitioners

Aspiring Social Workers

Experienced Behaviour Mentors

and more!

School ethosThis school is exceptionally passionate about providing young people the best possible opportunities and education. They celebrate difference, challenge themselves and their students, resolve conflict, and have high expectations about student behaviour. Students at this school have often struggled to cope in a mainstream setting and may have self-esteem and confidence issues. They require confident, firm but fair and supportive staff to help them succeed.

Role details

Location: Lewisham

School: Specialist SEMH School – 65 pupils aged 10-18 years

Curriculum: Wide-ranging (including Music, Sports, Arts and more)

School values: Dream, Believe, Achieve

All staff work to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels included

Being Community Minded is a key focus across the school and federation

Offering ongoing training and CPD, with support from specialist SEMH teachers and staff

Role specifics

Working days: Monday to Friday (no weekends)

School hours: typically 8:30am – 4:00pm

Salary: £110 – £120 per day, paid weekly (Term Time Only)

Start: September 2025 – multiple vacancies

Contract: Long-term (at least full academic year: Sept 2025 – July 2026) with scope for permanence from Sept 2026

Support: Fantastic training, support and professional development

If you are interested in these Social, Emotional, Mental Health Assistant opportunities then please apply today. A consultant will be in touch with further details if you are shortlisted.

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