SEN Mentor

SEN Mentor

Location: Denton Island, Newhaven, East Sussex
Contract Type: Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Salary: 95 - 120 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025 (Urgent)

The Role

An SEMH education provider in the Newhaven area is seeking a dedicated and empathetic SEN Mentor to support learners with social emtional and mental health needs (SEMH).

This role suits someone patient, consistent, and passionate about inclusive education and empowering young adults with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored teaching and mentoring sessions for learners with diverse SEND profiles
• Adapt lessons to suit learners' individual EHCP goals, including literacy, numeracy, life skills, and employability
• Monitor, record, and review learner progress through individualised learning plans
• Support social, emotional, and behavioural development using person-centred approaches
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic, consistent support
• Ensure safeguarding and well-being standards are upheld at all times

Requirements

• Experience working with young adults aged 16-25 with SEND, particularly SEMH, Autism, or learning difficulties
• Ideally hold a Level 2 or higher teaching, tutoring, or mentoring qualification (or be willing to train)
• Confident adapting teaching to suit a variety of learning styles and needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and connect with vulnerable learners
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to inclusive education
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive work environment committed to young adult development
• Excellent opportunities for training, CPD, and long-term career progression
• Small class sizes and a practical, hands-on curriculum model
• A values-led setting that promotes personal growth, independence, and wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students who need it most

Safeguarding Statement

All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references. Veritas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.

Apply Now

To express your interest, please send your CV or contact Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London:

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'