Pupil Mentor – Specialist SEND School

Pupil Mentor – Specialist SEND School
Cranleigh, Surrey
£92.59 – £110 per day | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Do you enjoy building positive relationships with young people and helping them feel confident, supported and ready to learn?
Pink Tile Education is recruiting Pupil Mentors to join a specialist SEND school in Cranleigh, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication needs and associated learning difficulties.
This is a rewarding role focused on engagement, relationships and individual support, helping pupils overcome barriers and make progress both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role

Providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
Helping pupils engage with learning and school activities.
Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenges.
Working closely with teachers and the wider support team to meet individual needs.

About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

Experienced working with children or young people with SEN, SEND or additional needs.
Calm, patient and resilient.
Confident building strong, trusting relationships.
Positive and supportive in their approach.
Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.
A driver with access to a vehicle, due to the school’s rural location.

Experience in education, care, youth work, support work or similar settings would be beneficial.
Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting, supporting pupils on an individual level and helping them develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive.
Temp-to-perm opportunities are available for the right candidate.
Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.