Inclusion Support Mentor

Inclusion Support Mentor – SEN School
Cranleigh, Surrey | £23,999–£26,603 Actual Salary | Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only
A specialist SEN school in Cranleigh is looking for an experienced Inclusion Support Mentor to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Specialist Teaching Assistant (STA) or HLTA looking for a rewarding next step? Or are you already working within SEN inclusion support and looking to develop your career?
This is an opportunity to work with students aged 5–19 who have moderate to severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and a range of additional needs. Many of the students have Autism/ASC.
About the Role
As an Inclusion Support Mentor, you will:

Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to students with complex SEN
Support students with social communication, learning and emotional needs
Help students engage positively with learning and school life
Develop positive, trusting relationships with students
Support students with challenging behaviour using positive and consistent approaches
Encourage independence, confidence and social development
Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and the wider multidisciplinary team
Adapt your approach to meet individual student needs
Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment
Take a proactive role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning

About You
We are looking for someone with:

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Specialist Teaching Assistant, HLTA or Inclusion Support Mentor
Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, complex needs, Autism or challenging behaviour
An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or willingness to work towards this
Strong physical, mental and emotional resilience
A positive, proactive “can-do” attitude
Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient and consistent approach
A genuine commitment to supporting students with complex additional needs

You will also be required to train as an Intermediate Team Teach Trainer.
Salary will be dependent on previous experience within education or related environments.
Role Details

Position: Inclusion Support Mentor / SEN Inclusion Mentor
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Age Range: 5–19 years
Needs: Moderate to severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and Autism
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: 39 weeks per year, term time only plus 5 INSET days
Actual Salary: £23,999–£26,603
Monday: 8:30am–4:00pm
Tuesday–Thursday: 8:30am–4:15pm
Friday: 8:30am–3:45pm

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.