SEN Learning Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Trafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free SEN training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Trafford is seeking a Learning Support Mentor to support pupils aged 3-16 with a range of SEN. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support to help learners access the curriculum, build independence and confidence, and achieve individual goals.

You will work with teachers to implement personalised strategies, support communication and emotional development, and contribute to a positive learning environment. DBS check preferred for applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEN.
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Willingness to provide personal care if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, 1:1, and small-group support.
• Support pupils with complex SEN needs.
• Assist with communication, social, and emotional development.
• Implement personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Support with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to promote pupil progress.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Job description

Learning Support Mentor (SEN)

Trafford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Mentor for a specialist SEN school in Trafford supporting pupils aged 3-16 with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, Speech Language and Communication Needs, Specific Learning Disabilities. Moderate Learning Disabilities, Severe Learning Disabilities, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), and Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI).

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence, and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom, 1:1, and small-group support.
• Support pupils with complex SEN needs.
• Assist with communication, social, and emotional development.
• Implement personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Support with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to promote pupil progress.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and specialist SEN training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, and therapy

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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