Pupil Mentor – Specialist SEND School

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Waverley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd is recruiting Pupil Mentors to join a specialist SEND school in Cranleigh, Surrey, supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and associated learning difficulties. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support during the school day.

This temp-to-perm role offers term-time only work, a daily rate between £92.59 and £110, and requires a driver with access to a vehicle due to the rural location. UK right to work is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach is essential.
• Driver with access to a vehicle due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and school activities.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenges.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team to meet individual needs.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Calm

Patience

Relationship building

Driver with vehicle

Job description

Pupil Mentor – Specialist SEND School

Cranleigh, Surrey

£92.59 – £110 per day | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Do you enjoy building positive relationships with young people and helping them feel confident, supported and ready to learn?

Pink Tile Education is recruiting Pupil Mentors to join a specialist SEND school in Cranleigh, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication needs and associated learning difficulties.

This is a rewarding role focused on engagement, relationships and individual support, helping pupils overcome barriers and make progress both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and school activities.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenges.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team to meet individual needs.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEN, SEND or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient.
• Confident building strong, trusting relationships.
• Positive and supportive in their approach.
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
• A driver with access to a vehicle, due to the school's rural location.

Experience in education, care, youth work, support work or similar settings would be beneficial.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting, supporting pupils on an individual level and helping them develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive.

Temp-to-perm opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.