Inclusion Mentor for SEND Support & Student Empowerment

Education Partnership North East; Ashington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35–48 days holiday

Flexible working options

LGPS/Teacher Pension

Discounts platform

Dental and eye care

Wellbeing hub

Free parking

Gym access

Job summary

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is seeking a dedicated mentor to support students with SEND within our SEN Foundation provision. You will collaborate with curriculum teams and student services to develop personalised strategies that empower learners to overcome barriers and thrive in our college community.

In this role you will contribute to continuous improvement of the provision, helping learners access tailored support plans, assessments, and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Relevant care, learning support, or youth qualification, ideally NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience of supporting individuals with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and assessment and support plans.
• Awareness of responsibilities under SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentor support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities on mainstream or discrete College courses.
• Assist in detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
• Devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students and groups to overcome their barriers to learning.
• Identify possible sources of problems at early stage and to communicate this to teaching staff and departmental managers.

Skills

Communication skills

SEND knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is seeking a dedicated mentor to support students with SEND within our SEN Foundation provision. You will collaborate with curriculum teams and student services to develop personalised strategies that empower learners to overcome barriers and thrive in our college community.

In this role you will contribute to continuous improvement of the provision, helping learners access tailored support plans, assessments, and monitoring.