SEN Learning Mentor

SEN Learning Mentor

Specialist Education Setting | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Full Time | Temp to Perm
£14.40 - £15.60 per hour (PAYE)

"Help Young People Build Confidence, Independence and a Brighter Future"

We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Learning Mentor to join a specialist setting in Bury St Edmunds that supports children and young people with a range of additional needs.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with pupils, celebrating small wins and helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Every day is different, and every success matters.

Whether your background is in education, care, youth work or support services, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As a SEN Learning Mentor, you'll provide personalised support to pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage in learning, develop life skills and reach their individual goals.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small learning groups

• Encouraging engagement, participation and confidence in lessons

• Helping pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions

• Supporting independence both inside and outside the classroom

• Working alongside teachers, therapists and support staff

• Providing personal care support where required

The Ideal Candidate

We'll be excited to hear from you if you are:

• Patient, caring and resilient

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

• Comfortable building positive and trusting relationships

• Adaptable and able to think calmly under pressure

• A strong communicator who works well within a team

• Experienced within education, SEND, care, residential care, youth work or support work environments

Transferable experience is highly valued, and full support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

Why This Role?

This isn't just another support position. It's an opportunity to become a consistent and positive influence in a young person's life.

You'll benefit from:

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

Temp-to-perm career opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated Inspire EHC consultant

Access to training and professional development

Experience within a highly rewarding specialist education environment

The chance to make a genuine difference every single day

About the School

Our partner school provides specialist education for children and young people with a range of complex learning and additional needs.

The school offers a nurturing, inclusive and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal best. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.

Safeguarding

Inspire EHC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where your support, encouragement and commitment can truly change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become a SEN Learning Mentor in Bury St Edmunds and help young people develop the confidence, skills and resilience they need for the future.