James – SEN Specialist Mentor & Learning Designer

MENTORS PROFILES

Mr James

About Me

I am an accomplished SEN teaching practitioner and learning designer with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and adults with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs. My career has spanned educational settings in the UK, Malaysia, and Singapore, and I am passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed, and personalised learning. I excel in developing individual education plans (IEPs), managing challenging behaviours, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for all learners.

I am recognised for my ability to foster safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environments, serving as a positive role model—particularly for young males. As a mentor, I focus on guiding students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, across primary and secondary levels. I have successfully tutored and mentored students in IGCSE, GCSE, and PSLE curricula. I am also an author of GCSE/IGCSE revision books. Notably, I have successfully home schooled my own children, who have gone on to study law and economics at top four universities in the UK.

Core Competencies

My expertise includes SEN teaching and curriculum adaptation, IEP development, differentiated instruction, behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and student welfare. I am skilled in delivering GCSE, Functional Skills, and ESOL courses, and am adept at progress monitoring, multi-agency collaboration, and staff mentorship.

Key Skills

I mentor learners from primary through post-16 and adults, with a focus on inclusive lesson planning, academic and emotional support for neurodiverse students, and the use of assistive technology. I am experienced in progress tracking, team leadership, and the creation of accessible educational resources.

Professional Achievements

I have been recognised as an Outstanding SEN Practitioner (2023), contributed to Ofsted “Good” ratings, and have a proven track record of supporting students to achieve their academic goals. I have developed inclusive schemes of work adopted across multiple provisions and am known for reducing behavioural incidents through trauma-informed support.

Mentor & Learning Designer

Email: info@senspecilaists.org

With James’s tailored lessons in English Literature, I was able to understand complex texts and write essays that truly stood out.

Michael

Student, Toronto, Canada

James’s personalised approach to English Language helped my daughter, Emily, improve her writing skills and express her ideas more clearly.

Laura

Parent of Emily, New York, USA

★★★★★

Testimonials

James - English Language and Literature

Thanks to James’s support in English Literature, I gained confidence and improved my grades significantly.

Sophie

Student, Sydney, Australia

James’s bespoke resources and patient teaching style made English Language enjoyable and accessible for my son, Daniel.

Fatima

Parent of Daniel, Dubai, UAE

★★★★★

With James’s guidance and support, I developed better study habits and a clearer path toward my goals.

Michael

Student, Toronto, Canada

James’s mentoring gave my daughter, Emily, the confidence and motivation she needed to excel academically and personally in her IGCSEs and to progress to A Levels.

Laura

Parent of Emily, New York, USA

★★★★★

Testimonials

James - Mentoring

Thanks to James’s mentoring, I feel more confident in managing my time and tackling difficult subjects.

Sophie

Student, Sydney, Australia

James’s personalised mentoring helped my son, Daniel, stay focused and overcome challenges throughout the school year.

Fatima

Parent of Daniel, Dubai, UAE

★★★★★

Thanks to James’s tailored support, my daughter Mia, who is on the autism spectrum, has gained confidence and improved her social and academic skills significantly.

David

Parent of Mia, Sydney, Australia

James’s mentoring has been a lifeline for my son, Ethan, who has ADHD. His personalised coaching helped Ethan develop strategies to manage his focus and stay motivated in school.

Rachel

Parent of Ethan, Birmingham, UK

★★★★★

Testimonials

James - Autism and ADHD Mentoring and Coaching

With James’s expert guidance, my daughter Zara learned practical executive functioning techniques that have made a huge difference in her daily school routine.

Fatimah

Parent of Zara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

James’s coaching on executive functioning skills transformed how my son, Noah, approaches his studies. He’s now more organised, manages his time better, and feels less overwhelmed.