SEN Graduate Learning Mentor

The Graduate Network; Metchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a SEN Graduate Learning Mentor for a good-rated primary school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Immediate start until July 2027, paying £95-£110 per day.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have Autism, ADHD and EBD, using clear routines, visual schedules and targeted prompts. You’ll record notes and liaise with the class teacher and SENCO to plan next steps.

Qualifications

• Degree 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Confident verbal and written communication.
• Genuine interest in SEN, behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have Autism, ADHD and EBD; structure tasks into simple steps and use visual prompts.
• Record notes and agree next actions with the class teacher and SENCO; support plan implementation and transitions.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

SEN awareness

Patience

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?

Use steady routines and clear communication to help learners engage and progress.

*** SEN Graduate Learning Mentor *** Immediate start until July 2027 *** £95 - £110 per day *** 'Good' Primary School, Selly Oak *** 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' Selly Oak 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.