Graduate SEN Inclusion Support Mentor

Graduate Inclusion Support Mentor
Location: Greater Manchester 
Contract: Full time / Term Time only
Start date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing a career in education, psychology, therapy, or mental health services? Teaching Personnel is recruiting Graduate Inclusion Support Mentors to work within specialist SEN and SEMH provisions across Greater Manchester, supporting children and young people with additional needs. In this rewarding role, you'll support pupils with a variety of learning, behavioural, and social needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, anxiety, learning disabilities, and trauma-related challenges. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support tailored to pupils' specific needs.
• Encourage engagement in lessons and help students achieve their learning goals.
• Support emotional development, wellbeing, and positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, teachers, and wider school staff.
• Assist with implementing personalised education and behaviour support strategies.

Key Requirements

• A degree in Psychology, Health and Social Care, Education and/or Social Sciences.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, adaptable, and resilient mindset.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and professional development courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities across a broad network of specialist SEN and SEMH settings.
• Pathways into long-term, permanent, and career-development opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and want to gain meaningful experience for your future career, apply today with Teaching Personnel and begin making a positive impact in schools across Greater Manchester.

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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