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Oldham
£100–£130 per day | September start | Long-term
Smile Education are recruiting for a SEN Inclusion Mentor to work with pupils aged 11–16 in a secondary school in Oldham.
This role is suitable for either experienced SEN support staff or graduates from relevant subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Education Studies, Childhood Studies, Youth Work or Social Work.
The Role
As a Secondary SEN Inclusion Mentor, you will support pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, communication needs, learning difficulties and barriers to learning.
You will work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and teaching staff to help pupils access lessons, regulate emotions, build confidence and remain engaged in school.
The role will involve one-to-one support, small-group intervention, in-class support and targeted inclusion work.
Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11–16 with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Help pupils access learning and remain engaged in lessons.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and confidence.
• Use calm, consistent behaviour and inclusion strategies.
• Assist with intervention, pastoral and SEN support.
• Work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and teaching staff.
• Record pupil engagement, behaviour and intervention notes where required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

Requirements

• You must either have experience supporting SEN pupils aged 11–16, or hold a relevant degree.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
• Experience in a secondary school, SEN setting, PRU, alternative provision, youth work, mentoring, care or residential setting would be beneficial.
• General degree backgrounds without SEN, education or youth-based experience will not be suitable.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills are essential.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• £100–£130 per day, paid weekly.
• Long-term role within a secondary school in Oldham.
• Opportunity to support pupils aged 11–16 with SEN, SEMH and additional needs.
• Suitable for relevant graduates or experienced SEN support professionals.
• Strong pathway into SEN, pastoral support, educational psychology, teaching or youth work.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• CPD and training available.

Safeguarding and Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.
Apply Now
If you have a relevant degree or experience supporting SEN pupils aged 11–16, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education or send your CV to jakson@smile-education.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.