Inclusion Support Mentor

Inclusion Support Mentor

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey (Near Guildford/Horsham)

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 36 hours per week (Mon–Fri)

Job Overview

Are you an experienced TA, STA, or HLTA looking for a specialized step into behavioral support? We are seeking an Inclusion Support Mentor to join our dedicated in-house Inclusion Team. This role is vital in supporting students aged 5-19 with complex social communication needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

You will focus on building effective behavior management skills across the Trust, using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to maintain a safe, inclusive environment. This position offers a unique path to becoming a qualified Team Teach Trainer, providing coaching and mentorship to staff teams while managing your own class caseload.

• Actual Salary: £23,999 - £26,603 (Dependent on experience)

• Retention Bonus: £1,000 total bonus (£250 at 1 month, £250 at 1 year, £500 at 18 months).

• Training: Opportunity to train as an Intermediate Team Teach Trainer.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Behavioral Support: Implement and model evidence-informed Positive Behaviour Support strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and promote student inclusion.

• Staff Mentoring: Train and mentor colleagues in PBS techniques and Team Teach through role-modelling, co-coaching, and formal training sessions.

• Case Management: Manage your own class caseload, creating and implementing individual Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments.

• Data Analysis: Monitor and analyze behavior data to identify trends and patterns that inform best practice across the school and college.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the in-house therapy team and CAMHS professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student well-being.

• Assessment Support: Provide assistance during assessment days for prospective students.

• Professional Reporting: Maintain high standards of professional incident report writing and documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience as a TA, STA, or HLTA, ideally within an SEN or Inclusion setting.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or a willingness to work towards this).

• Resilience: Strong physical, mental, and emotional resilience is essential for managing dynamic and challenging environments.

• Attributes: A positive, proactive “can-do” attitude and the ability to work flexibly.

• Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for overseas applicants at this time.

Benefits and Career Development

• Specialist Progression: Gain recognized experience in pastoral care and behavior management, with clear paths to leadership and coaching roles.

• Financial Wellbeing: Life insurance, medical cash plan, and a £1,000 retention bonus for new employees.

• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Adult Mental Health First Aiders, and Occupational Health support.

• Site Perks: Free hot lunch (term time), free on-site parking, and a beautiful 23-acre campus on the edge of the Surrey Hills.

• Training: Comprehensive induction including annual Team Teach and Safeguarding refreshers.

Working Hours

• Monday: 8:30 – 16:00

• Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 – 16:15

• Friday: 8:30 – 15:45

• (Includes an additional 30 minutes per week worked flexibly to suit operational needs).