SEN Student Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD & SEN training

Consultant support

Career opportunities

Leading recruitment agency

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Manchester is seeking a dedicated SEN Student Support Mentor to help children and young people access learning in specialist schools. This role supports pupils with ASC, MLD, SLD, SLCN and more, through 1:1 and small group work, alongside teachers.

The ideal candidate brings patience, strong communication and teamwork, with backgrounds in education or care. This is a flexible role with full-time or part-time options and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Patient, nurturing, and proactive approach is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Help students access learning and build independence.
• Support communication, social skills, and classroom engagement.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Nurturing approach

Education

Background in education/care/youth work

Job description

SEN Student Support Mentor

Manchester | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | September Start
Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for caring and dedicated SEN Student Support Mentors to join specialist SEN schools across Manchester this September.

You'll support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Physical Disabilities, and Complex Needs.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Help students access learning and build independence
• Support communication, social skills, and classroom engagement
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs
• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Backgrounds in education, care, youth work, or support work are welcomed
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and SEN training courses
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Work with the UK's leading education recruitment agency

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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