Description
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive in education? Cert Solutions is recruiting for a SEN Learning Mentor to join a welcoming and well-established specialist primary provision in the Dudley area.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 4-11 with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), sensory needs, and associated social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
The school is known for its nurturing atmosphere, child-centred approach, and commitment to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging, personalised learning experiences and place a strong emphasis on communication, independence, emotional wellbeing, and life skills development. With excellent facilities, supportive leadership, and a strong team ethos, this is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to make a genuine difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
- Promote positive behaviour strategies and encourage independence.
- Adapt learning activities to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff, and parents to support pupil progress.
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all pupils at all times.
- Assist with personal care where required.
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in schools, care, youth work, or support settings.
- A patient, resilient, and positive attitude.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Understanding of SEN needs such as ASC, SLD, MLD, and communication difficulties is desirable.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Psychology, or related fields are advantageous.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
All rates are inclusive of holiday pay.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
For more information or if you would like to apply, please call Laura at the CERT Solutions office on 0121 728 6677 or apply online today. Alternately send your email to Laura@cert-solutions.co.uk
What CERT Solutions can offer you:
- A dedicated consultant
- A trustworthy supply agency
- Great rates of pay (PAYE)
- Transparency and honesty
- Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
- A full time role
- Long term work
- Permanent roles if preferred
Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:
- Communicative
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2.
