Independence Support Mentor, Specialist post-16 SEND - Havering

£95 - £100 per day PAYE - Temp to Perm

Date Posted: Wednesday 28 October 2026

, Ref: 14617

Location: Havering, Essex
Pay: £95–£100 per day PAYE
Contract: Long-term, with the opportunity to go permanent

We are looking for an Independence Support Mentor for a specialist post-16 SEND setting in Havering, supporting young people aged 16+ with needs including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and SEMH.

You'll help young people develop practical skills for adult life, from cooking and shopping to managing money, using public transport and building confidence in the community.

Who we're looking for

Experience in support work, care, youth work, mentoring or education would be useful. Previous post-16 experience isn't essential, but you'll need to be patient, approachable and confident helping young people work towards greater independence.

The role involves building positive relationships, encouraging decision-making and supporting learners with everyday challenges, both in the setting and out in the community.

Why Parker Smith Inclusion?

We specialise in SEND recruitment and offer PAYE pay, personalised job matching and ongoing support. We also have over 400 five-star Google reviews from educators.

Interested? Contact Danny to find out more.

Phone: 0203 011 4848
Email: danny@psinclusion.co.uk

Not quite the right role? Apply to register your interest.

Keywords: Independence Support Mentor, Post-16 SEND, SEND Support Worker, Life Skills Mentor, Learning Support Assistant, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Havering, Essex.

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