SEND Learning Support Mentor - SEMH, trauma, ASC (Primary) in Thrapston

Type: temp-to-perm

Details: Full time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm) Term-time only

Location: Thrapston, Northants

Start date: December 2025

Pay: £13.69 - £15.38 per hour during trial period (£18,000pa - £21,000pa equivalent actual perm salary)

Elmtree Learning Partnership will be opening the doors to a new site in Thrapston from September 2025 under the name Willow Tree Learning. This service will be part of the wider Elementa Education Group family which operates a multi-site Alternative Learning Provision / Alternative Education Provision service and also Elmtree Grove School, an independent SEND School for primary-aged learners. Our ALP / AEP service supports primary and secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs, relating mainly to ASC, SEMH, with their main headquarters based in Weston Super Mare.

The ALP / AEP operates a ‘revolving-door’ offering whereby students stay at the provision for up to 18 weeks, either on a part-time basis before returning to mainstream education or attending a special school. Student places are funded by local school or local authority referral. We are recruiting a new team for the new site in Thrapston to support learners aged 5 - 14 years old (KS1, KS2 & KS3).

We are seeking applicants for the SEND Learning Support Mentor role with good previous experience of having worked with and supported learners with additional needs relating to SEMH & trauma who may also have other needs relating to ASC / ASD. The ideal person will be able to act as a positive role model and deliver an alternative education curriculum. Many of the learners have not engaged in education for a significant amount of time so an individual approach for each child is commonly necessary.

If you have already had training in positive behaviour management such as Team Teach / PBM / MAPA and/or THRIVE training we would be particularly interested in hearing from you. If you have practical experience of working with children displaying challenging behaviour and are successful in your application for this post, Team Teach training will be offered free of charge and would be a requirement of the post.

The working day is from 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

It would be great to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
• The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home by helping to set boundaries and managing behaviour
• The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideas can be implemented
• A passionate manner about working with young people in education
• A good understanding of what makes an effective intervention strategy
• Commitment to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
• Commitment to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
• The ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

The role is intended to transfer to a permanent contract upon successful completion of the trial period (60 paid days). The SEND Learning Support Mentor role is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a role which offers training opportunities and to be part of a supportive organisation which has further local expansion plans in the near future.

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening may be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools experience
• without experience in the UK of supporting SEND

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer-employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email.