Learning Support Mentor -SEND
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Position Overview & Specifications
Posted 12 days ago
Simply Education is currently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a special school in the King's Lynn area, the role will involve supporting children with mental health challenges. The school is rated “outstanding” by OFSTED. Simply can offer specialised training for people who have not worked in a school before but have skills from elsewhere that can be transferred into an educational setting.
The school are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the team ready for the September start, ideally, the school would like the successful applicant to start before the end of the summer term to get them integrated and become a functional part of the team ready for September.
The Key skills required for this role are;
Teamwork
Communication
Building relationships
Working with young people
Flexible
Empathetic
Understanding
In return for your hard work you will have access to the following;
Free CPD training on ADHD, Autism, and De-escalation is delivered by our education development managers who are ex Assistant Head Teachers. They have the skills and knowledge to guide you in your new career.
Your own dedicated SEND Consultant, Alex, who can assist with any queries
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in joining us, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV over. You can also email a copy of your CV (as a word document) to alexandra@simplyeducation.co.uk
Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form.
If this position isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your branch on 01733 490097 for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.
REF: SEN-02-LSMSCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Learning Support Mentor -SEND roles across Simply Education Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,988 - £24,431 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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