SEN Student Support Mentor
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support
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
- 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)
- 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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