SEND Mentor: Empower Students to Learn & Thrive

Lift Schools; Tendring; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Clacton is seeking a SEND Mentor to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to build self-regulation, confidence and independent learning, alongside teachers and the SEND team.

You will help students understand their strengths, set SMART targets and monitor progress, providing guidance inside and outside the classroom while promoting inclusion in school activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people, preferably in education.
• Understanding of SEND and barriers to learning.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups and build trust.
• Strong communication with teachers, SEND staff and other professionals.
• Organisational skills and ability to monitor progress and keep records.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions focused on self-regulation and independence.
• Help students understand learning profiles and develop study strategies.
• Create SMART targets and monitor progress.
• Provide practical advice and support to students with SEND inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with SENDCo and teachers to share effective strategies.
• Plan and facilitate out-of-class learning for KS3/KS4 students.
• Support inclusion in visits and activities and maintain records.

Skills

SEND experience

child development

communication

interpersonal skills

record-keeping

assistive technology knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lift Clacton is seeking a SEND Mentor to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will work one-to-one and in small groups to build self-regulation, confidence and independent learning, alongside teachers and the SEND team.

You will help students understand their strengths, set SMART targets and monitor progress, providing guidance inside and outside the classroom while promoting inclusion in school activities.