Inclusion Support Mentor – SEN School
Cranleigh, Surrey | £23,999–£26,603 Actual Salary | Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only
A specialist SEN school in Cranleigh is looking for an experienced Inclusion Support Mentor to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Specialist Teaching Assistant (STA) or HLTA looking for a rewarding next step? Or are you already working within SEN inclusion support and looking to develop your career?
This is an opportunity to work with students aged 5–19 who have moderate to severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and a range of additional needs. Many of the students have Autism/ASC.
About the Role
As an Inclusion Support Mentor, you will:
- Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with complex SEN
- Support students with social communication, learning and emotional needs
- Help students engage positively with learning and school life
- Develop positive, trusting relationships with students
- Support students with challenging behaviour using positive and consistent approaches
- Encourage independence, confidence and social development
- Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Adapt your approach to meet individual student needs
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment
- Take a proactive role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Specialist Teaching Assistant, HLTA or Inclusion Support Mentor
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, complex needs, Autism or challenging behaviour
- An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or willingness to work towards this
- Strong physical, mental and emotional resilience
- A positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
- Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- A genuine commitment to supporting students with complex additional needs
You will also be required to train as an Intermediate Team Teach Trainer.
Salary will be dependent on previous experience within education or related environments.
Role Details
- Position: Inclusion Support Mentor / SEN Inclusion Mentor
- Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
- Setting: Specialist SEN School
- Age Range: 5–19 years
- Needs: Moderate to severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and Autism
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Working Pattern: 39 weeks per year, term time only plus 5 INSET days
- Actual Salary: £23,999–£26,603
- Monday: 8:30am–4:00pm
- Tuesday–Thursday: 8:30am–4:15pm
- Friday: 8:30am–3:45pm
Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:
- Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.
