SEND Learning Mentor
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 - £110 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | MANCHESTER |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
SEND Learning Mentor
Location: Manchester
Pay Rate: £95-£115 per day DOE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and mental health challenges? Do you have the empathy, resilience and relationship-building skills to help students overcome barriers to learning?
Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Learning Mentor to join a specialist secondary provision in Manchester. This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11-18 whose medical, emotional or mental health needs have impacted their ability to access mainstream education. The school provides short-term educational placements, helping students rebuild confidence, improve attendance and successfully re-engage with learning through a highly personalised and trauma-informed approach. Pupils have access to therapeutic support alongside an academic curriculum designed to meet their individual needs.
- Provide mentoring and pastoral support to students with SEND, SEMH and mental health needs.
- Build positive relationships that promote engagement, attendance and wellbeing.
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Assist students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
- Work alongside teachers, therapists and external agencies to support individual learning plans.
- Help students overcome barriers to education and prepare for successful reintegration into school settings where appropriate.
- Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or mental health needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
- Experience in mentoring, youth work, pastoral support or education is highly desirable.
- A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people achieve positive outcomes.
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Weekly pay.
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
- Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.