SEN Behaviour Mentor - Esher

ASAP Start | Long-Term to Permanent | Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
£100 - £105 per day PAYE | Weekly Pay
Immediate Interviews Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work or mentoring settings?

Reed Education is recruiting a SEN Behaviour Mentor for a specialist SEN school in Esher. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.

The school supports pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 who require additional behavioural, emotional and learning support. Staff work closely together to help pupils build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve their educational goals.

The Role

As an SEN Behaviour Mentor, you will provide both behavioural and classroom support, helping pupils engage with learning and develop strategies to manage their emotions and behaviour effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring support
• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEMH needs
• Building positive and consistent relationships with students
• Assisting pupils during lessons and around the school day
• Supporting pupils following behavioural incidents or emotional dysregulation
• Implementing behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external professionals
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning

About the School

This specialist setting provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils who benefit from additional support. The school offers:

• Small class sizes
• High staff-to-pupil ratios
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to progress into permanent roles

The school is easily accessible from Esher, Kingston, Surbiton, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Cobham and Epsom.

Who We're Looking For

We would like to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN, Autism, ADHD or SEMH needs
• Have worked in schools, youth work, residential care, support work, coaching or mentoring roles
• Are patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Can build strong professional relationships and maintain clear boundaries
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Are committed to supporting young people's personal and educational development

Graduates Welcome

This position is particularly suitable for graduates of:

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Education Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Health and Social Care
• Social Work

It offers valuable experience for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, therapy, social work or youth work.

Benefits

• £100 - £105 per day PAYE
• Weekly pay
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Potential permanent contract
• Dedicated Reed consultant support
• Access to training and career development
• Rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity within, SEND education and want to make a positive impact every day, apply now to be considered for interview.