Location: Surrey
Salary: £100 – £120 per day, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs?
Do you have experience working with children or young people who may display challenging behaviour or require additional emotional and behavioural support?
We are looking for a Learning Support Mentor to join a welcoming school in the Surrey area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
As a Learning Support Mentor, you will provide support to pupils who may need additional help with their learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.
You will work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and SEN team to provide consistent, supportive and nurturing guidance.
Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
Supporting pupils to manage anxiety, frustration and difficult emotions.
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
Helping pupils overcome barriers to education and remain focused in lessons.
Following individual behaviour and support strategies.
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
Providing consistent boundaries while acting as a positive role model.
Monitoring and communicating pupil progress and behaviour.
We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, approachable and confident when working with young people.
Previous experience working with SEND, SEMH, behaviour or vulnerable children and young people would be highly beneficial.
You may have experience as a:
Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Mentor
Behaviour Mentor
SEMH Mentor
SEN Teaching Assistant
Pastoral Support Worker
Youth Worker
Support Worker
Sports Coach
You don’t necessarily need to have worked in a school before. Relevant experience supporting children or young people in other settings will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will:
Be calm and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
Have a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Be able to build strong, positive relationships.
Understand the importance of consistency and clear boundaries.
Have an interest in SEND and SEMH.
Be reliable, proactive and adaptable.
Be comfortable working as part of a school team.
Have a positive and nurturing approach.
£100 – £120 per day, depending on experience.
Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
8:30am – 3:30pm working hours.
The opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEND, SEMH and behaviour support.
A supportive school environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.
At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.
We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.
Our team has extensive experience within education, particularly across SEND and SEMH settings, so we understand the unique challenges and rewards these roles bring.
Pink Tile Education, our schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”. Our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employer.
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and have the patience, enthusiasm, resilience and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Learning Support Mentor opportunity in Surrey.
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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
Pink Tile Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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