Brighton SEND Child Mentor - 1:1 & Small Group Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Brighton are seeking a dedicated Child Mentor to support pupils with SEND within a specialist school setting. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to provide encouragement, guidance and continuity throughout the school day.

Your role includes building trusting relationships, adapting to individual needs, and collaborating with teachers and SEND professionals to deliver high-quality support in a warm, positive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Previous SEND experience required.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Being a positive and consistent role model for pupils.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Providing support on both a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Using SEND experience to adapt to individual needs.
• Showcasing confidence when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Providing continuity and consistency pupils require.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils' communication, confidence and social development.
• Bringing a positive, enthusiastic and approachable attitude to school daily.
• Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals to provide high-quality support.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Pupil engagement

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Brighton are seeking a dedicated Child Mentor to support pupils with SEND within a specialist school setting. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to provide encouragement, guidance and continuity throughout the school day.

Your role includes building trusting relationships, adapting to individual needs, and collaborating with teachers and SEND professionals to deliver high-quality support in a warm, positive environment.