SEND Learning Mentors x 2

Trafford College; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,204 - 32,013; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Generous pension contribution 15%

Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff‑

canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Tailored Professional Development plan

Free onsite Parking

Job summary

The Trafford College Group is seeking two SEND Learning Mentors to deliver tutorial sessions and support students across our Trafford and Stockport campuses (Cheadle or Altrincham). The role is 36.25 hours per week with a salary of £30,204 to £32,013 FTE.

You will implement strategies to support attendance, wellbeing, SEND needs and progression, maintain records, and collaborate with curriculum teams to develop inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting 16–24 year olds with SEND in a FE setting.
• Ability to deliver tutorials on wellbeing, attendance and progression.
• Excellent written and concise communication.
• Ability to work with diverse learners and adapt strategies.
• Commitment to equality and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutorial sessions on employability, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, careers and British Values.
• Implement intervention strategies to improve attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
• Provide pastoral and SEND‑informed support around emotional regulation, resilience, social communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and external agencies to develop inclusive practice.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and progress.
• Support reintegration following absence or disengagement.

Skills

SEND knowledge

FE experience

Excellent written skills

Communication

Empathy/mentoring

Job description

Role: SEND Learning Mentor (x 2 positions)

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Salary: £30,204 - £32,013 FTE

Pension contribution: 15%

Location: Trafford and Stockport College Group (Cheadle or Altrincham Campus)

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced SEND Learning Mentor contributing to our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.

About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Mentor to deliver tutorial sessions and activities to construction study programme students. This role involves implementing policies and procedures to support student attendance, retention, achievement, and progression.

Key Deliverables

• Deliver tutorial sessions on employability, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, careers, and British Values.
• Implement intervention strategies that support learner attendance, retention, achievement and progression, with a strengthened focus on learners with SEND, SEMH needs and additional barriers to learning.
• Deliver targeted pastoral and SEND‑informed interventions and day‑to‑day support around emotional regulation, resilience, social communication and engagement.
• Contribute to the development of inclusive practice across the college, working collaboratively with curriculum teams and external agencies, both in class and through the delivery of CPD.
• Deliver structured interventions to support:
  • Emotional regulation and resilience
  • Social communication and confidence
  • Anxiety management and wellbeing
  • Engagement, attendance and achievement
• Support learners to identify barriers, triggers and coping strategies, enabling improved self‑regulation, independence and engagement.
• Provide proactive mentoring to improve motivation, behaviour and progression outcomes.
• Respond effectively to incidents of distress, dysregulation or behavioural escalation using relational and restorative approaches.
• Support reintegration following absence, suspension or periods of disengagement.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress and impact.
• Work collaboratively with the DoC, Centre Manager and curriculum teams to follow up concerns regarding achievement, retention and/or behaviour to create a tiered intervention approach.
• Stay up to date with developments in construction education, qualification frameworks, and industry expectations.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance our processes, identifying opportunities to improve the student experience throughout their journey at the college.

About You

• Passionate and dedicated individual committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our students.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with SEND aged 16‑24 and knowledge of the services available to support them. Experience in a Further Education setting and ability to help students achieve their goals.
• Excellent written skills, including spelling, grammar, and ability to write concisely and accurately.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of learners and develop successful strategies to meet their needs.
• Role model for students, demonstrating values of ambition, resilience, collaboration, inclusivity, and respect.
• Ability to challenge learners appropriately, set targets, monitor progress, and develop strategies to support their retention, attendance, and achievement.
• Well‑developed communication skills and ability to empathise and provide support to young people.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension contribution 15%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

Equal Opportunity and Employment Checks

TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check and a barred list check for regulated activities. The Group will meet the costs associated with these checks.

New guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of due diligence on successful candidates.