Sen Learning Support Mentor

Protocol Education; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Learning Mentor for a welcoming SEN school in Chigwell, starting September. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils with SEND and help them engage with learning.

The role emphasises building confidence, resilience and independent learning, including safeguarding checks and training. A nurturing, collaborative environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and develop wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and specialists to create an inclusive environment.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships and promote pupil independence and confidence.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Calm demeanor

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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