Learning Mentor

Supply Star Recruitment Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Star Recruitment Limited in Aylesbury is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students with SEMH in a specialist farm-based setting.

Based on a working farm, you will deliver practical, individualized learning activities in an outdoor environment, building relationships and skills. The role involves pastoral support, collaboration with colleagues and emphasizes emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH in a specialist setting.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Interest in outdoor learning and animal care.
• Adaptable and proactive in a small hands-on provision.
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students facing barriers to education.
• Deliver engaging, practical, individualized learning activities.
• Support SEMH needs, including emotional regulation and social development.
• Incorporate animal care and farm activities into daily learning.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and communication.
• Provide consistent pastoral support in a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support each student's progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Behaviour management

Outdoor learning

Animal care

Adaptability

Student development

Job description

Learning Mentor – Aylesbury

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision – Farm-Based Environment

We are seeking a passionate, patient and adaptable Learning Mentor to join a small, specialist setting in Aylesbury, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Based on a working farm, this is a unique opportunity to work in an outdoor, hands-on learning environment where animal care and interaction play a central role in supporting students' personal development, emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.

The Role:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students who may face barriers to mainstream education.
• Deliver engaging, practical and individualised learning activities.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Incorporate animal care, farm activities and outdoor learning into daily engagement.
• Encourage confidence, independence, communication and positive behavior.
• Provide consistent pastoral support and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support individual student needs and progress.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, ideally within an AP, SEND or specialist education setting.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• A genuine interest in outdoor learning, animal care and practical education.
• Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a small, hands-on provision.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a setting that offers something different from traditional classroom-based education. The farm environment provides a fantastic opportunity to use animal care, practical activities and outdoor learning to build relationships, develop life skills and re-engage young people with education.

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.