Learning Mentor
Job description
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Are you a dedicated Behaviour Mentor looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and inclusive SEN environment? A new special needs school in Wandsworth is seeking a passionate Behaviour Mentor to work with students who require additional support with their emotional and behavioural development.
This school prides itself on consistently expanding its resources and ensuring individual needs are met, helping students in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting access mainstream qualifications.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our respected team. This is a vital full-time role, starting in June 2026 for the new academic year. You will work 5 days a week, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, supporting a classroom of just 6-8 pupils. Your day-to-day duties will involve working on a 1:1 or small group basis. Due to the needs of our students, candidates must possess strong behaviour management skills. While experience in a support or sports coaching role is preferred, it is not essential.
To apply, you must have UK-based, child-related, or support working experience within the last three years. We are looking for candidates with an optimistic and passionate approach to working with young people with special needs.
This is a temp to perm position for the right candidate.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your SEN and behaviour management experience prominently as this role specifically requires strong behaviour management skills
📊 Quantify your support experience: 'Supported 8 SEN pupils daily, improving engagement by 40%'
🌐 Emphasise any 1:1 or small group work experience as you'll be working with just 6-8 pupils
🎯 Showcase UK-based child-related experience from the last 3 years as this is explicitly required
🤝 Demonstrate your optimistic approach to working with young people with special needs through specific examples
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- •Supported 8 SEN pupils daily through 1:1 mentoring sessions, improving classroom engagement by 35% over 6 months
- •Implemented behaviour management strategies for students with emotional difficulties, reducing incidents by 60% across 12-week programme
- •Facilitated small group learning activities for 6 pupils with special needs, helping 4 achieve mainstream GCSE qualifications
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Learning Mentor position at your new special needs school in Wandsworth. With my experience in SEN support and behaviour management, I am well-positioned to help your 6-8 pupils access mainstream qualifications through effective 1:1 and small group mentoring.
My background in working with young people with special educational needs has equipped me with the patience, adaptability and positive approach essential for this role. I understand the importance of creating an inclusive environment where individual needs are met and students can thrive emotionally and behaviourally.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for students with different SEN requirements?
- ›What behaviour management strategies have you used in small group settings?
- ›How do you support students accessing mainstream qualifications in an SEN environment?
- ›Describe your experience with 1:1 mentoring techniques
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if concerned about a student?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a student overcome a behavioural challenge
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach for a student with special needs
- ›How do you maintain patience when working with challenging behaviour?
- ›Give an example of how you've worked as part of a team to support a student
- ›Tell me about a time you had to build rapport with a reluctant learner
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a student overcome a behavioural challenge
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach for a student with special needs