Impactful SEN Learning Support Mentor

SENse Learning; Braunton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral support

Company events

Referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking passionate mentors to deliver one-to-one learning support for SEND learners, working across Education Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Education Mentor roles. Roles are designed to be flexible, with in-person, hybrid, and community-based sessions.

You will engage with young people who may be disengaged from traditional settings, using creative, session-based activities and trauma-informed approaches to help them thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years working with children or young people with complex additional needs.
• Background: Suitable for Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, or related roles.
• Approach: Child-centred holistic support with creativity.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS and 2+ professional references.
• Location: Based in the UK with right to work in the UK.
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced challenges in education.
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings with creative, interest-based activities.
• Support development of life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies for diverse needs.
• Model emotional regulation and provide feedback to track progress.
• Report progress and adapt support as needed.

Skills

Child care experience

Trauma-informed

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS check

Flexible scheduling

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking passionate mentors to deliver one-to-one learning support for SEND learners, working across Education Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, and Education Mentor roles. Roles are designed to be flexible, with in-person, hybrid, and community-based sessions.

You will engage with young people who may be disengaged from traditional settings, using creative, session-based activities and trauma-informed approaches to help them thrive.