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SEN Support Mentor - Mainstream Primary

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Warwickshire
Date posted : 06/08/25
  1. Flexible Working
£89 - 110 per day

Job description

 

Job Title: 1:1 SEN Support

Location: Coventry/ Warwickshire

Job Type: Full/ Part Time (Flexible Working)

Are you a passionate graduate, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Behaviour Support Worker looking to work with children that really need you?

You don't necessarily need to have school-based experience, sports graduates, sports coaches, youth workers and care workers are also welcome to apply also. We are seeking passionate individuals that have a desire for supporting children with challenging behaviour and SEN.

About the Role

The role of a 1:1 SEN Support involves working in mainstream Primary schools, often in a dedicated SEN provision to provide tailored support for pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs.

Requirements

  • Proven experience supporting individuals with special educational needs (in either adult or child settings)
  • Recognised qualification in education, behaviour support, care, residential or Social Work sectors
  • Confident designing and adapting individualised behaviour and learning support plans
  • Experience working with adults or children with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, or learning disabilities
  • The ability to maintain a calm composure to ensure a proactive approach to high pressure and emotionally demanding situations
  • Full UK driving licence or ability to access public transport
  • Enhanced Child’s DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement proactive learning support plans, working 1:1 or leading small group sessions
  • Support classroom engagement and facilitate inclusive learning experiences
  • Implement behaviour management strategies, particularly in challenging situations
  • Provide consistent support to pupils, assisting with emotional regulation and independence
  • Communicate with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent supportive care and development

Benefits

  • structured, team-oriented school environment to apply care sector experience to
  • Working school hours, with weekends and holidays off
  • Opportunities for career progression and further training
  • Making a long-term difference in a child’s educational journey

Apply online or send your CV to Alex and alexandra.fitzgerald@teachingpersonnel.com to take the next step in your career!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or support with the next steps.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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