Support Mentor

Location: Wadhurst 
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Hours: School hours, Term Time Only
Pay: From £14.25 per hour, depending on experience

About the Role

Pink Tile Education are looking for a Support Mentors to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 7–16 with a range of complex needs.

The pupils may present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated challenging behaviour.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Support Mentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Help pupils regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
• Encourage engagement with learning and school routines
• Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Support pupils’ confidence, independence and social development
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Maintain a calm, consistent and nurturing approach
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Experience & Skills

We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:

• SEND or SEMH settings
• Challenging behaviour or behaviour support
• Youth work or children’s services
• Residential or care work
• Mental health support
• Autism or learning disabilities
• Alternative Provision or PRU environments
• Sports, outdoor education or mentoring
• Pastoral support
• De-escalation and conflict management
• 1:1 support
• Working with vulnerable children or young people

Education experience is desirable but not essential.

We are also keen to hear from candidates with strong transferable skills who have worked in environments where patience, resilience, communication and relationship-building are essential.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• Patient, calm and resilient
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Compassionate and non-judgemental
• Able to build strong relationships with young people
• Consistent and confident in setting boundaries
• A good communicator
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Passionate about helping young people succeed

What We Offer

• £14.25+ per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Temp-to-perm potential
• Term Time Only
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

If you are passionate about supporting young people and feel your skills could transfer into a specialist educational setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Pink Tile Education for more information.