Learning Mentor - SEN - Mainstream Schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a mentor to provide direct support to students, especially those with special educational needs (SEN). Your role will involve creating personalized strategies, fostering independence, and collaborating with teachers and external agencies. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy, and relevant qualifications. This position is temporary with potential for permanence, and includes training and safeguarding responsibilities.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Full assistance provided

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Understanding of different learning styles and SEN.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support in lessons to aid learning.
• Act as a positive role model for students.
• Create personalized learning strategies for students with SEN.
• Collaborate with teachers and external agencies for support.
• Monitor student progress and well-being.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate

Understanding of SEN

Good organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support: Provide individualized or small group support in lessons, helping students access learning and develop life skills.
• Build Relationships: Act as a positive role model, fostering trust and empowering students to overcome challenges.
• Develop Strategies: Create and implement action plans, behavior management techniques, and personalized learning strategies for students with SEN.
• Liaise & Collaborate: Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, parents, and external agencies (psychologists, social workers) to ensure holistic support.
• Monitor Progress: Keep detailed records, track attendance, and report on student progress and well‑being.
• Promote Independence: Aim to reduce reliance on the mentor by teaching self‑advocacy and coping mechanisms.

Typical Duties

• Supporting students with additional needs in mainstream settings.
• Running targeted interventions for specific learning or social challenges.
• Addressing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Organizing and leading extracurricular or out‑of‑school activities.
• Helping students understand school systems and routines.

Skills & Qualities

• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and build self‑esteem.
• Understanding of SEN and different learning styles.
• Good organizational and record‑keeping skills.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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