Specialist SEN Mentor – Year 13 Support (Part‑time)

About the role

We are seeking a Specialist SEN Mentor to provide one‑to‑one, relationship‑based support for a Year 13 student with an EHCP at a college in Uxbridge. The placement runs for 37 weeks during term time, working one hour per day, three to four days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Accompany the student to sessions, help them settle and stay engaged in their plumbing course.
• Support the learner with maths, English and attendance targets, aiming for >80 % attendance and a course pass.
• Model calm communication, assist with social cue interpretation, transitions and emotional regulation.
• Develop alternative ways for the student to record learning when writing is a barrier.
• Guide safer decision‑making in social situations and reduce negative peer influence.

Required profile

• Experience working with young people who have Autism, ADHD, ODD, SEMH or Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
• Resilient, patient and able to maintain consistency when behaviour is unpredictable.
• Confident delivering practical, relationship‑focused support in a college environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and related behavioural strategies.
• Ability to adapt learning materials and use visual or alternative recording methods.

What we offer

• Part‑time, temporary placement paying £25‑£30 per hour.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a young person’s educational trajectory.