SEN Learning Support Mentor

Protocol Education; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Mentor for a SEN school in Chigwell with a September start. You will join a supportive team and work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and specialists to support pupils with SEND and emotional wellbeing.

You will build trusting relationships with pupils, demonstrate patience and empathy, and contribute to an inclusive environment that promotes confidence, resilience and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Patient, empathetic and able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Calm and positive approach when supporting pupils with challenges
• Passionate about helping young people develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers, pastoral staff and specialists to create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with emotional wellbeing, personal development and engagement in learning
• Provide tailored support meeting individual needs to help pupils thrive
• Contribute to a nurturing school culture where every pupil feels valued and supported

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy

Relationship-building

Calm approach

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Learning Mentor – SEN School – Chigwell | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with a welcoming SEN school in Chigwell that is looking to appoint a dedicated and caring SEN Learning Mentor to join their supportive team from September.

The school provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are supported with their emotional wellbeing, personal development, and engagement in learning. Staff work closely with students to develop confidence, encourage independence, and provide tailored support that meets their individual needs.

You will work as part of a collaborative team alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and specialist professionals to create a positive and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and supported.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, social, emotional, or behavioural needs
• Be patient, empathetic, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Have a calm and positive approach when supporting pupils with challenges
• Be passionate about helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and independence
• Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a school that places pupil development and wellbeing at the heart of everything it does, providing the support needed for every child to thrive.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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