Learning & Behaviour Mentor – Reigate, Surrey
Location: Reigate, Surrey Pay: £100–£115 per day Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Start Date: September 2026
A welcoming SEN school in Reigate, Surrey is looking for a caring and resilient Learning & Behaviour Mentor to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills needed to succeed.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with learning, behavioural, and emotional needs.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to help improve confidence, engagement, and wellbeing.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, self-esteem, and developing positive coping strategies.
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and access the curriculum effectively.
- Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and independence.
- Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and wider school activities.
- Act as a positive role model, encouraging resilience, responsibility, and personal development.
- Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, ASD, ADHD, or challenging behaviour is beneficial.
- Patient, empathetic, and able to understand individual needs.
- Confident supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional challenges.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Able to remain calm, consistent, and positive in challenging situations.
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to making a difference.
- Passionate about supporting young people’s learning, wellbeing, and personal growth.
- Graduates looking to gain experience within SEN, psychology, education, or youth support settings are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Milk Education? Benefits to YOU:
- Excellent rates of pay!
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
- Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering exclusive discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
- Follow your career progress with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules.
- School Preparation Pack – helping you feel ready for your school placements.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
- Partnership with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity, providing inspiring school speakers who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
- Located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices.
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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.