Special Education Mentor

ABC Teachers is looking for skilled Special Education Support to join a specialist SEN School in Birmingham on a full-time basis. About the role Collaborate with class teachers to prepare engaging and inclusive classroom environments, and provide day-to-day support to help pupils thrive. Build positive, professional relationships with students to gain a deep understanding of their individual and often complex needs, ensuring tailored support within the school environment. Deliver targeted support through both small group work and 1:1 sessions, adapting your approach to suit individual learning styles and needs. Monitor and assess student progress using a combination of home school assessments and robust baseline diagnostics, with the goal of minimising the impact of medical or emotional challenges on educational achievement. About the school A Diverse and Engaging Curriculum: We offer a broad, balanced, and fully differentiated curriculum, delivering a wide range of engaging subjects taught by passionate subject specialists. Our approach is designed to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of every student. A Culture of Excellence: Our school fosters an environment of resilience, inclusivity, and high expectations for both staff and students. We are committed to supporting every individual to reach their full potential, creating a positive and empowering atmosphere for all. Personalized Learning: With smaller class sizes, we provide a more tailored educational experience, ensuring that each student's unique abilities, interests, and needs are met through personalized attention and support. Convenient Location: Based in Birmingham, our school is easily accessible from Coventry, Worcester, and surrounding areas, offering a convenient location for both staff and students. Requirements To be considered for the role of Special Education Mentor you will: Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: At least two years' experience working with students with special educational needs. ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About ABC Teachers ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What ABC Teachers offer As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.