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Support Mentors

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Full-Time & Part-Time | Long-Term Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?
We’re recruiting Support Mentors to work within SEND and SEMH educational settings, supporting pupils who need consistency, empathy, and strong role models.


The Role

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs

  • Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement in learning

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

  • Implement behaviour and support plans alongside teaching staff

  • Promote inclusion, resilience, and independence

  • Be a calm, consistent presence in the classroom and wider school environment


Skills & Experience

  • Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or similar)

  • Confidence supporting challenging behaviour

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable

(SEND/SEMH experience is desirable but not essential)


Transferable Qualities We’re Looking For

  • Empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence

  • Strong boundaries with a nurturing approach

  • Reliability and commitment to long-term work

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Passion for supporting vulnerable young people


What’s On Offer

  • Full-time and part-time roles available

  • Long-term placements

  • Ongoing support and guidance

  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact every day

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

  • Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
  • Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

 

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

 

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*