SEN Inclusion Mentor

Smile Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

CPD and training available

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting for a SEN Inclusion Mentor to work with pupils aged 11–16 in a secondary school in Oldham. The role involves one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access lessons and stay engaged, with a focus on SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and teaching staff, using calm, inclusive strategies to support emotional regulation and confidence, while maintaining safeguarding and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN pupils aged 11–16 or hold a relevant degree.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11–16 with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD and barriers to learning.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups to access lessons.
• Support emotional regulation and confidence; promote engagement in lessons.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Right to work in UK

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Oldham £100–£130 per day | September start | Long-term Smile Education are recruiting for a SEN Inclusion Mentor to work with pupils aged 11–16 in a secondary school in Oldham.

The Role

As a Secondary SEN Inclusion Mentor, you will support pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, communication needs, learning difficulties and barriers to learning. You will work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and teaching staff to help pupils access lessons, regulate emotions, build confidence and remain engaged in school. The role will involve one-to-one support, small-group intervention, in-class support and targeted inclusion work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11–16 with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Help pupils access learning and remain engaged in lessons.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and confidence.
• Use calm, consistent behaviour and inclusion strategies.
• Assist with intervention, pastoral and SEN support.
• Work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and teaching staff.
• Record pupil engagement, behaviour and intervention notes where required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

Requirements

• You must either have experience supporting SEN pupils aged 11–16, or hold a relevant degree.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
• Experience in a secondary school, SEN setting, PRU, alternative provision, youth work, mentoring, care or residential setting would be beneficial.
• General degree backgrounds without SEN, education or youth-based experience will not be suitable.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills are essential.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• £100–£130 per day, paid weekly.
• Long-term role within a secondary school in Oldham.
• Opportunity to support pupils aged 11–16 with SEN, SEMH and additional needs.
• Suitable for relevant graduates or experienced SEN support professionals.
• Strong pathway into SEN, pastoral support, educational psychology, teaching or youth work.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• CPD and training available.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.