Sen Education Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Stretford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

SEND consultant support

Free CPD training (Autism Awareness, B

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Graduate SEN Education Support Mentor in the Salford area to support students aged 11-19 with various needs.

This role offers 1:1 and small-group tutoring, hands-on experience with SEN professionals, and a pathway into education careers. Ideal for psychology, education, criminology, or related graduates seeking important early experience before pursuing further studies in education or therapy fields.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, Health & Social Care, Childhood Studies, Sports Coaching, or a related subject.
• Experience with children or young people through placements, volunteering, tutoring, coaching, care work, youth work, or mentoring.
• Passion for inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve EHCP targets.
• Develop students' confidence, communication, and independence skills.
• Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Assist with life-skills learning, enrichment activities, and classroom sessions.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Encourage positive social interactions and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists to deliver tailored support.
• Support personal care where required.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Psychology degree

Education degree

Criminology degree

Sociology degree

Health & Social Care degree

Childhood Studies degree

Sports Coaching degree

Job description

Graduate Education Support Mentor

Pay: Competitive daily rates through Teaching Personnel

Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Launch Your Career in SEN Education

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health, or SEN education?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a Graduate SEN Education Support Mentor to join a forward-thinking specialist secondary provision in the Salford area, supporting students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory processing differences, and complex learning needs.

This is more than a traditional classroom support role. It's an opportunity to become a positive role model, mentor, and advocate for young people who benefit from patient, compassionate, and consistent support. You'll gain invaluable hands‑on experience working alongside experienced SEN professionals, therapists, and teaching staff while developing highly sought-after skills for future careers within education and child development.

Why This Role Stands Out

Join a specialist setting renowned for its inclusive ethos, purpose-built facilities, sensory learning environments, and personalised approach to education. Every day brings opportunities to celebrate progress, build confidence, and help students achieve milestones that genuinely transform lives.

Whether you're a Psychology graduate, Education graduate, Criminology graduate, Health & Social Care graduate, or simply someone passionate about supporting young people, this role offers the perfect foundation for a rewarding career.

Your Role

As a Graduate SEN Education Support Mentor, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 and small‑group basis.
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve individual EHCP targets.
• Develop students' confidence, communication, and independence skills.
• Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Assist with life‑skills learning, enrichment activities, and classroom sessions.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Encourage positive social interactions and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists to deliver tailored support.
• Support personal care where required.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for graduates who:

• Hold a degree in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, Health & Social Care, Childhood Studies, Sports Coaching, or a related subject.
• Have experience working with children or young people through placements, volunteering, tutoring, coaching, care work, youth work, or mentoring.
• Are passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Are resilient, empathetic, and proactive in their approach.
• Want to gain specialist SEN experience before progressing into their long‑term career.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

Dedicated SEND consultant offering ongoing support and career guidance

Access to free and discounted CPD training, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and Team Teach courses

Opportunities to secure permanent school positions

Experience within highly regarded specialist provisions across Greater Manchester

Flexible pathways into teaching, educational psychology, therapy, and wider education careers

Hundreds of opportunities across primary, secondary, and specialist SEN settings

Take the First Step Towards a Rewarding Career

If you're looking for a graduate role where you can develop professional skills, gain exceptional SEN experience, and make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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