SEN Support Worker

Mentor x2

Employer: Hereward College

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £30,630.90 - £33,348.50

Closing date: 13 Aug 2026

Reference: 082026

Sector: Education, Health & Social Care / Work

Job Type: Adult and community learning, Education - non-schools based, Social care

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Working Pattern: Term time

Hours: Full-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Mentor x 2

Post 1. Salary: £30,630.90 - £33,348.50 FTE, Contractual Weeks: 37 weeks / 44.1 weeks paid including annual leave, Hours: 37h/ pw, Contract Type: Permanent

Post 2. Salary: £30,630.90 - £33,348.50 FTE, Contractual Weeks: 37 weeks / 44.1 weeks paid including annual leave, Hours: 37h/ pw, Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover until 30th April 2027.

Are you compassionate, adaptable and a good communicator? Do you want to work for an organisation where you can make a difference to the lives of young people with complex disabilities and learning difficulties? If so Hereward College in Tile Hill, Coventry could be the ideal employer for you. Every day is different on campus and there is never a dull moment. The college has been supporting young people for 50 years on our pleasant 12-acre site. You could be part of our future. Our employees make us what we are and everyone plays a part in our continued success.

In recognition of your efforts we provide employees with:

• Generous holidays per annum, plus statutory public holidays and concession days
• Local Government Pension scheme including Life Assurance
• Free on-site parking
• 5 Days Training per year
• Access to online training courses
• Friendly, passionate and supportive work environment

Based in Coventry, we specialise in providing excellent education and support to learners with diverse and complex needs, including Autism. Our staff are committed to enabling learners to reach their potential and fulfil their ambitions.

We have an opportunity for 2 Mentors to join the existing team, working on a 1:1 basis and in groups to support the personal development of our students, including building self-awareness, resilience, emotional regulation, behaviour and social interaction skills.

The Mentors form part of a Multi-Disciplinary team. This team assesses need, plans interventions, and evaluates and reviews those interventions, working with students to develop skills essential for their personal and academic progress.

The successful candidate will be qualified to L3 and have previous experience of working with young people with a range of disabilities and/or learning difficulties.

To be considered for this opportunity, please visit our careers page.

Here you can review the full Job Description and Person Specification to determine how your skills and experience align with the role. If you believe you can make a valuable contribution to the College and are passionate about supporting learners to achieve their employment aspirations, we encourage you to click apply now and create an account on Every HR by clicking register.

Closing Date: 13th August 2026.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity, as the College reserves the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Internal candidates should submit an Expression of Interest, clearly evidencing how they meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification by the published closing date.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure and provide referee details. Employment and confirmation of start date will be conditional upon receipt relevant pre-employment checks.

Whilst all applications are judged on merit alone, we would welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates as this section of the community is currently under-represented in our workforce. The College is committed to supporting employees who experience mental health difficulties and is proud to display the Mindful Employer logo.

Company

Hereward College provides study programmes, learning experiences, and award winning work placement opportunities for young people (age 16-25) with complex disabilities and learning difficulties. We specialise in supporting day and residential learners who have a range of needs including autism, physical difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and complex disabilities.

Location: Hereward College, Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9SW, GB

Telephone:

Website: http://www.hereward.ac.uk/

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The successful candidate will be qualified to L3 and have previous experience of working with young people with a range of disabilities and/or learning difficulties.

Hereward College provides study programmes, learning experiences, and award winning work placement opportunities for young people (age 16-25) with complex disabilities and learning difficulties. We specialise in supporting day and residential learners who have a range of needs including autism, physical difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and complex disabilities.

Post 1. Salary: £30,630.90 - £33,348.50 FTE, Contractual Weeks: 37 weeks / 44.1 weeks paid including annual leave, Hours: 37h/ pw, Contract Type: Permanent Post 2. Salary: £30,630.90 - £33,348.50 FTE, Contractual Weeks: 37 weeks / 44.1 weeks paid including annual leave, Hours: 37h/ pw, Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover until 30^th April 2027. Are you compassionate, adaptable and a good communicator? Do you want to work for an organisation where you can make a difference to the lives of young people with complex disabilities and learning difficulties? If so Hereward College in Tile Hill, Coventry could be the ideal employer for you. Every day is different on campus and there is never a dull moment. The college has been supporting young people for 50 years on our pleasant 12-acre site. You could be part of our future. Our employees make us what we are and everyone plays a part in our continued success. In recognition of your efforts we provide employees with:

• Generous holidays per annum, plus statutory public holidays and concession days Local Government Pension scheme including Life Assurance Free on-site parking 5 Days Training per year Access to online training courses Most importantly a friendly, passionate and supportive work environment.
Based in Coventry, we specialise in providing excellent education and support to learners with diverse and complex needs, including Autism. Our staff are committed to enabling learners to reach their potential and fulfil their ambitions. We have an opportunity for 2 Mentors to join the existing team, working on a 1:1 basis and in groups to support the personal development of our students, including building self-awareness, resilience, emotional regulation, behaviour and social interaction skills. The Mentors form part of a Multi-Disciplinary team. This team assesses need, plans interventions, and evaluates and reviews those interventions, working with students to develop skills essential for their personal and academic progress.