SEN Mentor - Specialist Alternative Provision
Location: Merton
Pay: £95 - £110 per day (Depending on experience) PAYE
Start Date: September 2026 - Full-time, Long-term - 1 year contract term time only
Are you a compassionate, resilient and dedicated Teaching Assistant or graduate who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a highly regarded specialist Alternative Provision seeking a committed Key Worker to support students with a range of additional needs, both academically and emotionally.
This role is ideal for someone who can build positive relationships, provide consistent support, and help students engage with learning across a variety of subjects, including Maths, Science, PSHE and other curriculum areas.
About the School:
The school is proud of its strong reputation for:
- Trauma-informed practice at the heart of everything they do
- A pupil-centred approach, ensuring every decision is made with the young person's wellbeing, development and future success in mind
- Adapting support to meet the individual needs of each student
- Creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where students feel safe, valued and understood
- Promoting both academic achievement and personal growth
About the Role:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma-related needs and complex medical needs
- Support students in accessing learning across the curriculum, including Maths, Science, PSHE and other subjects
- Build positive, trusting relationships to promote engagement, confidence and emotional well-being
- Implement personalised support strategies to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs
- Support students with behaviour regulation, emotional resilience and social development
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams and families to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to support
- Encourage independence, self-esteem and positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom
- Celebrate progress and achievements, no matter how small
What We're Looking For:
- Someone patient, empathetic and passionate about supporting young people
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, including Autism, SEMH, trauma-related needs and/or medical needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence supporting learning across a range of curriculum subjects
- A positive role model who can motivate, encourage and inspire students
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable and solution-focused in challenging situations
- A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues and professionals
Why Join Through Parker Smith Inclusion?
- Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
- Support from specialist SEND consultants who understand your role and career aspirations
- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities in SEND, SEMH, Autism and trauma-informed practice
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of young people
If you're ready to support students who need understanding, encouragement and someone who believes in their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now through Parker Smith Inclusion and help make a lasting difference. Reach out to Jamie Martinez, SEND Consultant.