Specialist SEND Learning Mentor – Complex Needs
Location: Havering, East London
Pay: £92 per day (PAYE)
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | September Start
A specialist SEND school in Havering is looking for caring, patient, and dedicated individuals to join their team as Specialist SEND Learning Mentors. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support children with complex learning difficulties, autism, sensory needs, and medical needs within a nurturing and highly supportive environment.
Every achievement matters in this setting. Whether it's helping a pupil communicate for the first time, build confidence, regulate their emotions, or develop greater independence, you'll play a key role in their journey.
The Role
As a Specialist SEND Learning Mentor, you will provide tailored support throughout the school day, helping pupils access learning while promoting their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Using sensory and communication strategies to encourage engagement
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation through therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches
- Assisting with personal care where required
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other specialist professionals to ensure every pupil receives consistent, high-quality support
This role offers ongoing training, guidance, and the opportunity to develop specialist skills within SEND education.
Who We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from people who are compassionate, resilient, and committed to supporting children with additional needs.
Previous experience in SEND is beneficial but not essential. You may have worked in:
- Care or support work
- Youth work or mentoring
- Residential childcare
- Mental health services
- Psychology or related disciplines
- Education or childcare settings
Most importantly, you'll be patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Why Join This School?
- Welcoming and supportive specialist SEND environment
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- Collaborative team of experienced staff and therapists
- Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
- Make a lasting impact on children's lives every single day
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
Parker Smith Inclusion are specialists in SEND recruitment, working exclusively with specialist schools and alternative provisions across London.
We pride ourselves on finding the right long-term opportunities for our candidates and providing expert guidance throughout the recruitment process.
Working with us means you'll benefit from:
- Specialist SEND recruitment expertise
- Honest advice and ongoing support
- Access to exclusive vacancies
- Opportunities to secure permanent positions and progress your career
Interested?
If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity or arrange a confidential discussion, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to elisha@psinclusion.co.uk
Call 0203 011 4848 for an informal chat