Position: Pupil Engagement Mentor
Location: Redbridge
Pay: £110 - £115 per day
Start date: As soon as possible
Smart Teachers are recruiting on behalf of a successful secondary school in East London for a Pupil Engagement Mentor to join their dedicated SEND and pastoral support team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient individual to support students with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and successfully reintegrate back into mainstream education.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the provision, providing targeted support for students who require additional intervention, while also working alongside teaching staff to support pupils within mainstream lessons and specialist SEND provision.
This role would be well suited to an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEND practitioner, behaviour mentor or a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teaching.
The Role
- Lead and support the daily running of the provision.
- Provide personalised support to students following periods of internal exclusion.
- Develop mentoring strategies and programmes to support student behaviour, wellbeing and reintegration.
- Work with students individually and in small groups to improve engagement and progress.
- Support pupils with SEND, including those with autism and additional learning needs.
- Assist students within mainstream lessons and specialist SEND settings.
- Work closely with teachers, SEND staff, pastoral teams and external professionals.
- Support the development of students' confidence, independence and self-esteem.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and progress monitoring.
- Encourage positive behaviour, attendance and successful outcomes for students.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND, behavioural or pastoral setting.
- A patient, approachable and empathetic manner.
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
A qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable, alongside experience supporting students with special educational needs, autism or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
This role would also be suitable for graduates looking to gain hands-on experience working with young people before pursuing a career in education.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a real difference to students' lives.
- A supportive and collaborative school environment.
- Valuable experience working across mainstream and specialist SEND settings.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A rewarding role supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing
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Pupil Engagement Mentor employer: Vision for Education Ltd
Smart Teachers is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth. As a Data Officer at a high-performing secondary school, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes while benefiting from ongoing training and support in a dynamic educational environment.
