1:1 Support Mentor - Lyndhurst

Prospero Teaching • Lyndhurst, England • Posted June 20, 2026

Position Overview

Job description

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Mentor to work with a secondary-aged pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs at our client autism specialist school in Lyndhurst, Hampshire.


About the Role


As a 1:1 Support Mentor, you will work closely with one secondary-aged pupil, providing consistent, personalised support throughout the school day. Your role will involve:

  • Building a trusting, positive relationship that helps the pupil feel safe, understood, and motivated.

  • Supporting the pupil to regulate emotions, manage behaviour, and develop resilience.

  • Encouraging engagement in lessons by breaking down tasks, offering reassurance, and promoting independence.

  • Using restorative, trauma-informed, and proactive strategies to help the pupil navigate challenges.

  • Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals to ...