Location: Hailsham
Contract: Flexible cover role (as required), 5 days per week preferred
Start: ASAP
DBS: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred
We are seeking a calm, patient, and dedicated Support Mentor to work with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across schools in Hailsham. This role functions similarly to a SEND Teaching Assistant, providing academic, emotional, and behavioural support to ensure pupils remain engaged, confident, and able to learn.
You will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, understood, and supported throughout the school day, working closely with teachers and other staff to promote positive outcomes for each child.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and other SEND needs.
Offer calm and supportive guidance to help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour.
Promote self-regulation, resilience, and confidence through positive mentoring.
Support teachers in creating an inclusive and structured learning environment.
Build trusting relationships with pupils to encourage consistent engagement.
Record observations and contribute to individual support plans.
Assist with classroom routines, learning tasks, and tailored activities.
Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure cohesive support.
Essential:
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEND or pastoral support.
Strong communication skills, patience, and emotional resilience.
Ability to remain calm and supportive when faced with challenging situations.
A flexible, proactive approach suitable for a cover-based role.
Preferred:
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Knowledge of SEND strategies, emotional regulation, or restorative approaches.
Experience within mainstream or specialist educational settings.
Flexible cover work with preference for full-week availability (Monday–Friday).
The opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils who benefit from consistent mentoring and support.
Supportive, welcoming school environments.
Excellent experience for those progressing into education, psychology, youth work, or SEMH roles.
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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.
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