SEND Learning Mentor

GSL Education; Ashford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is recruiting a SEND Learning Mentor to support pupils at a specialist school in Ashford. The role involves providing targeted academic, social and emotional support to students with additional needs, working alongside teachers and support staff to promote positive learning behaviours.

The successful candidate will have experience with SEND, be patient and resilient, and be committed to safeguarding. A DBS check will be required and enhanced background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEND in school or mentoring setting.
• Ability to provide individual and small-group support.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and DBS checks.
• Willingness to develop SEND-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised guidance and support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils' communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encourage positive learning behaviours and resilience.
• Build trust with pupils, teachers and professionals.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary Scale: £93.33+ per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning, confidence and personal development?

About the role

GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting a SEND Learning Mentor to support pupils within a welcoming specialist school in Ashford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, graduate or aspiring teacher who is looking to develop their experience in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) while making a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and wellbeing.

As a SEND Learning Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who require additional academic, social and emotional support. You will provide personalised guidance, encourage positive behaviour and help children develop the confidence, communication skills and independence they need to succeed.

About the School

This supportive school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils with additional needs are encouraged to develop their individual strengths and achieve their potential. The school recognises the importance of building trusting relationships, understanding individual needs and providing tailored support to help every pupil feel valued and included.

The successful SEND Learning Mentor will provide targeted academic, social and emotional support to pupils, working both independently and alongside teachers and other support staff. You will help children develop their communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills while encouraging positive learning behaviours, resilience and greater independence.

We are looking for a SEND Learning Mentor who can build strong relationships with pupils, understand their individual challenges and provide patient, consistent encouragement throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND in a school, educational, care or mentoring setting
• Be confident providing individual and small-group support
• Help pupils develop positive learning behaviours, emotional resilience and greater independence
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Encourage engagement in learning and help pupils overcome barriers to progress
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, teachers and other professionals
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs
• Adapt their approach to meet pupils' individual learning, social and emotional requirements

Experience working in a specialist school, supporting pupils with SEND or providing targeted mentoring would be advantageous. Applications from graduates looking to develop their experience in education and SEND support are also welcome.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts & Cs apply).

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