Inclusion Mentor

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Aylesbury is looking for a passionate and experienced Inclusion Mentor to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The role involves building positive relationships, monitoring at-risk pupils, and fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to empowering students and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. The position comes with generous employee benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension scheme - LGPS

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to free training

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Ability to establish mentoring relationships.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support 'at risk' students.
• Implement and monitor support plans.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Supporting students with SEND

Building positive relationships

Trauma-responsive practices

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Join Team BCG! Become an Inclusion Mentor!

Are you passionate about supporting pupils to learn? Are you a qualified in SEND? Can you build positive relationships that help students maximise their learning experience?

Then this could be the role for you, Buckinghamshire College Group is looking for a confident and experienced Inclusion Mentor

Role Overview: As an Inclusion Mentor, you will provide targeted support for students with an Educational Health and Care Plan who may be at risk of non-engagement due to various factors such as behaviour, well-being or attitude, which can impact their attendance.

Your goal is to be trauma-responsive and to enhance student engagement through co-regulation and self-regulation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Positive and Inclusive Ethos: Actively foster a welcoming and supportive environment that acknowledges and respects the diverse experiences of all students.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with curriculum teams, SEND support team, and other key staff to ensure effective and trauma-informed provision for students.
• Implement and Monitor Support Plans: Partner with others to create and execute personalised, trauma-sensitive action plans for "at risk" students.
• Develop Mentoring Relationships: Establish 1:1 and group mentoring relationships that are built on trust and understanding, helping students achieve their individual goals through co-regulation and self-regulation strategies.
• Personalise Support: Liaise with teaching staff to tailor trauma-informed support, facilitate small group work
• Monitor and Support: Ensure "at risk" students are in class and learning effectively, providing trauma-responsive support in small groups

Join us in making a difference! Apply now to become an Inclusion Mentor at Buckinghamshire College Group and help shape the future of our students.

If you're ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, apply now and join us in our mission to empower every student to reach their full potential!

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

Employee benefits include

• Pension scheme - LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 19th January 2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible