SEN Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK is looking for passionate individuals to provide 1:1 support for children with special educational needs in primary schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and a recognised qualification in education or care. This role offers flexible working hours, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to make a long-term difference in a child's educational journey.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Free child protection training

Structured, team-oriented school environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals with special educational needs.
• Confident designing individualised behaviour and learning support plans.
• Enhanced Child’s DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive learning support plans.
• Support classroom engagement and facilitate inclusive learning experiences.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in challenging situations.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Behaviour management strategies

Calm composure under pressure

Communication with staff and parents

Education

Recognised qualification in education or care

Job description

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Job Type: Full/ Part Time (Flexible Working)

Are you a passionate graduate, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Behaviour Support Worker looking to work with children that really need you?

You don't necessarily need to have school-based experience, sports graduates, sports coaches, youth workers and care workers are also welcome to apply also. We are seeking passionate individuals that have a desire for supporting children with challenging behaviour and SEN.

About the Role

The role of a 1:1 SEN Support involves working in mainstream Primary schools, often in a dedicated SEN provision to provide tailored support for pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting individuals with special educational needs (in either adult or child settings)
• Recognised qualification in education, behaviour support, care, residential or Social Work sectors
• Confident designing and adapting individualised behaviour and learning support plans
• Experience working with adults or children with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, or learning disabilities
• The ability to maintain a calm composure to ensure a proactive approach to high pressure and emotionally demanding situations
• Full UK driving licence or ability to access public transport
• Enhanced Child’s DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive learning support plans, working 1:1 or leading small group sessions
• Support classroom engagement and facilitate inclusive learning experiences
• Implement behaviour management strategies, particularly in challenging situations
• Provide consistent support to pupils, assisting with emotional regulation and independence
• Communicate with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent supportive care and development
• A structured, team-oriented school environment to apply care sector experience to
• Working school hours, with weekends and holidays off
• Opportunities for career progression and further training
• Making a long-term difference in a child’s educational journey

Apply online or send your CV to Alex and alexandra.fitzgeraldteachingpersonnel to take the next step in your career!

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