SEN Graduate Learning Mentor

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Birmingham is seeking a SEN Graduate Learning Mentor to provide support for pupils with additional needs. The role involves working closely with students who have Autism, ADHD, and EBD and requires a 2:2 degree or above in any subject. This position offers a daily rate of £95 - £110 and is based in a ‘Good’ primary school in Coleshill, with an immediate start until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.
• Genuine interest in SEN, behavior, and pupil wellbeing.
• Relevant experience in SEN support is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Structure tasks into simple steps using visual aids.
• Document progress and collaborate with class teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to support pupils with SEN

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree – 2:2 or above in any subject

Job description

SEN Graduate Learning Mentor

Want a role where your support makes school feel manageable for pupils with additional needs?

• SEN Graduate Learning Mentor
• Immediate start until July 2026
• £95 - £110 per day
• ‘Good’ Primary School, Coleshill
• SEN support – Autism, ADHD and EBD

Day to day

Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have Autism, ADHD and EBD. You’ll structure tasks into simple steps, use visual schedules/now–next prompts, and scaffold transitions so lessons feel predictable. Blend in-class support with short withdrawal sessions focused on communication, regulation and core literacy/numeracy. Record crisp notes and agree next actions with the class teacher and SENCO.

About you

Calm under pressure, clear in your language, and consistent with boundaries. You follow support plans, spot triggers early, and adjust your approach without fuss to keep pupils learning.

Requirements

• Degree – 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication – Confident verbal and written skills.
• Enhanced DBS – Held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in SEN, behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Experience working with children – Relevant experience (SEN support, mentoring, tutoring, volunteering) is desirable but not essential.

The School

This ‘Good’ Coleshill primary serves a mixed local intake and keeps classrooms calm through straightforward, consistent routines. Inclusion is embedded: the SEN team runs regular plan–do–review cycles, provides ready-to-use visuals and sensory tools, and maintains access to regulation spaces for pupils who need a reset. Reading is front and centre (systematic phonics and daily guided reading), while maths follows a small-steps sequence with frequent retrieval and practical models. Teams co-plan and share intervention packs, model answers and quick observation templates—so you’re never starting from scratch. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly bite‑size CPD and short coaching drop‑ins with precise, usable next moves, giving you the conditions to show impact quickly and build a strong portfolio for Educational Psychology or ITT routes.

How to Apply

Email your CV and include availability and DBS status (add two referees if you can). Shortlisted candidates will have a brief phone screen and an in‑school observation. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.