Tradewind Recruitment
Location: Barnet, North London
Pay: £95-£115 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term | Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting Learning Mentors to join a welcoming specialist school in Barnet, supporting pupils aged 4-15 with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and other complex needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are patient, caring and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional needs. Whether your background is in education, care, youth work or support work, this rewarding role offers the chance to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.
The Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning.
- Encourage communication, independence and confidence.
- Support pupils with classroom activities and daily routines.
- Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people.
- Has experience supporting pupils with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Needs or learning difficulties (desirable).
- Is patient, compassionate and adaptable.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply for one.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Dedicated support from your own Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
- Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
- Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. We pride ourselves on matching talented candidates with outstanding schools while providing exceptional support throughout your placement.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of children with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory referencing.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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