121 Support Assistant
Salary/Rate:£123.53 per day
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Richmond
County:South West London
Type of Role:Behaviour Mentor/Learning Mentor
Job ref:9496
Post Date:21.05.25
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
We're Hiring: 1:1 Support Mentor (Fixed-Term – 1 Academic Year)
Location: Richmond Upon Thames
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (1 Academic Year)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £123.53 per day (Term time only)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have a strong background in academic support and behaviour management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Support Mentor to work with a young man who has Autism with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and challenging behaviour. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life by providing tailored academic and emotional support.
The Role:
As a 1:1 Support Mentor, you will:
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Provide daily academic support, both in and out of class.
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Offer mentoring focused on social, emotional, and well-being development.
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Work closely with teaching staff and SEND teams to implement strategies tailored to the student’s needs.
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Use strong behaviour management techniques to create a calm and supportive learning environment.
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Engage the pupil through their personal interests, particularly in History, to build rapport and encourage positive learning experiences.
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Supporting the pupil's dysregulation is key here, so you must be confident in supporting this.
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Be present in lessons, support transitions, and ensure consistency throughout the school day.
What We're Looking For:
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Proven experience in working with young people with SEND and challenging behaviour.
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A strong foundation in academic support, ideally across a range of subjects.
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Someone who has a good sense of humour and able to engage in the pupil's interests.
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Allow the pupil to get his emotions and struggles off his chest, allow him time to vent.
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Supportive of outbursts and dysregulation, and offer reassurance.
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Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
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A patient, consistent, and empathetic approach to mentoring.
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A genuine interest in History and the ability to discuss and engage the pupil in this subject.
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Team player attitude with the initiative to work independently when needed.
Why Join Us?
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Work as part of a dedicated, supportive inclusion team.
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Receive ongoing professional development and support.
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Be part of a meaningful journey supporting a pupil’s educational and personal growth.
This is more than just a support role—it's an opportunity to build trust, provide stability, and help unlock potential in a young person who needs someone to believe in them.
📩 To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk by 17/06/25
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