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Job Title: Part-Time SEN Mentor
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Do you have the empathy, resilience, and passion to mentor children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Are you seeking a part-time role where your guidance can make a lasting impact? If so, GSL Education are currently accepting applications for the role of Part-Time SEN Mentor to work within a dedicated SEND provision in Bournemouth.
About the Role:
As an SEN Mentor, you will play a vital role in building positive relationships with students who require additional support due to a variety of learning and behavioural needs. You will work closely with pupils to promote confidence, resilience, and independence through tailored one-to-one mentoring and small group sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer emotional, behavioural, and academic support to pupils with SEND.
- Establish trust and rapport with students, acting as a consistent and positive role model.
- Implement strategies to support students in managing anxiety, behaviour, and social interaction.
- Support classroom activities in collaboration with teaching staff and SEN professionals.
- Monitor and report on student progress, identifying areas of growth and ongoing need.
- Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural challenges is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate vulnerable learners.
- A calm, consistent, and supportive approach to managing challenging situations.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to pupil welfare.
- A relevant qualification in education, mentoring, or youth work is advantageous.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and training.
- Part-time working pattern to suit your lifestyle or other commitments.
- Access to CPD opportunities and SEND-specific training.
- A supportive and knowledgeable consultant to guide your journey.
If you’re ready to be a positive influence in the lives of learners with SEND, apply today to become a Part-Time SEN Mentor in Bournemouth through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Part-Time SEN Mentor’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
