Specialist SEN Mentor

We are looking for an experienced and resilient Specialist Mentor to work in person with a Year 13 student in Uxbridge who has an EHCP and requires consistent, relationship-based support to remain engaged in college. The young person is committed to their plumbing course and responds well to practical learning, but they struggle significantly with maths, English, and maintaining regular attendance. A previous mentor helped them engage successfully, and the family is now seeking someone who can re-establish this support and provide steady guidance throughout the academic year.The role involves working one hour per day for three to four days a week, during term time only, for a total of thirty-seven weeks. The placement is expected to begin around 29 June 2026. Your work will take place on-site at the college, where you will help the student arrive, settle, and participate in their sessions. The overarching aim is to help them maintain attendance above eighty percent, achieve a pass in their chosen course, and develop the social understanding and emotional regulation skills needed to move confidently into further education, an apprenticeship, or employment.The young person faces a number of challenges linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD, conduct difficulties, and a history of Emotionally Based School Avoidance. They often communicate using very short responses and can appear abrupt, which can be misunderstood by others. They also find it difficult to interpret social ..... full job details .....