SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor

Milk Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor to support our partner SEN schools across Guildford and the surrounding Surrey area, helping students develop emotional regulation, resilience and confidence.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, or experienced education professionals looking to make a real difference in specialist school settings within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people (education, SEN, youth work, coaching, care, mentoring, or similar).
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Implement behaviour support strategies to encourage positive engagement and learning.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
• Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and personal development.

Job description

SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor – September start

Guildford, Surrey

Milk Education is excited to be recruiting for a SEN Behaviour & Learning Mentor to support our partner SEN schools across Guildford and the surrounding Surrey area. As a Behaviour & Learning Mentor, you’ll play a key role in helping students overcome behavioural challenges, engage positively with learning, and build confidence both in and out of the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, support workers, or experienced education professionals looking to make a real difference in specialist school settings.

You’ll be joining welcoming, inclusive schools that prioritise wellbeing, consistency, and positive relationships, making it the perfect role for someone who wants to become a valued member of a supportive school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Implement behaviour support strategies to encourage positive engagement and learning.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans.
• Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
• Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and personal development.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people (education, SEN, youth work, coaching, care, mentoring, or similar).
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates with long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Flexible full-time and part-time roles to suit your availability.
• Fast-track registration and APSCo Compliance+ accredited recruitment process.
• Access to our trusted network of SEN schools across Guildford, Godalming, Woking, Farnborough, and the wider Surrey area.
• Free CPD through the Milk Academy, including Safeguarding, SEND, Behaviour Management, and more.
• Free wellbeing resources and access to our educator community.
• School preparation packs to help you feel confident from day one.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated local consultant throughout your placement.

INGUIL

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.