Job Description
Graduate Learning & Inclusion Mentor (SEND Focus)
Location: Barking, London
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Are you a graduate eager to build a meaningful career in education, psychology, or child development? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a rewarding role where you’ll directly support young people with additional needs and play a key part in their academic and personal growth.
We are working with a network of inclusive and forward-thinking primary and secondary schools in Barking, seeking motivated graduates to join as Learning & Inclusion Mentors. This role offers hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs in dynamic classroom settings.
What You’ll Be Doing
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
Location: Barking, London
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Are you a graduate eager to build a meaningful career in education, psychology, or child development? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a rewarding role where you’ll directly support young people with additional needs and play a key part in their academic and personal growth.
We are working with a network of inclusive and forward-thinking primary and secondary schools in Barking, seeking motivated graduates to join as Learning & Inclusion Mentors. This role offers hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs in dynamic classroom settings.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, accessible lessons
- Helping create a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Supporting students’ emotional, social, and academic development
- Monitoring progress and contributing to student support plans
- Encouraging confidence, independence, and active participation
- A graduate (Arts, Psychology, Education, or Science backgrounds welcome)
- Experience working with children or young people (school, tutoring, care, coaching, etc.)
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, empathetic approach
- Calm, patient, and adaptable under pressure
- A genuine interest in SEND, education, or child development
- Teaching Assistant qualifications are a bonus, but not essential
- Ideal stepping stone into teaching, educational psychology, or therapy careers
- Make a real, visible difference in young people’s lives every day
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive school environments with experienced staff teams
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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