Learning Mentor

Vision for Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE daily rate

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education in Birmingham is seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs. The role focuses on providing classroom support, delivering targeted interventions, and acting as a positive role model to help learners build confidence and resilience.

You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff in a specialist SEMH setting, contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment and long-term opportunities that may lead to permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A resilient, patient and proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships and set clear boundaries.
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and targeted interventions.
• Deliver programmes to help pupils regulate emotions and develop social skills.
• Model positive behaviours and promote engagement in learning.

Skills

Experience with pupils

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Resilient & proactive

Relationship building

Job description

Learning Mentor

Birmingham

£92.56 - £105 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – Ongoing

Job Summary

Learning Mentors are required to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist Birmingham school. This rewarding role is ideal for resilient, proactive and positive individuals who can build strong relationships, promote engagement and help young people overcome barriers to learning.

The School and Role

Kitts Green Academy is a specialist SEMH provision supporting boys aged 6–16 who require additional behavioural and emotional support to succeed in education. The school is looking to appoint dedicated Learning Mentors to work closely with pupils who need additional support to regulate emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage successfully in learning.

Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and senior leaders, you will provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and act as a positive role model for pupils. You will help learners develop confidence, resilience and the social skills needed to achieve success both in school and beyond.

This role is particularly suited to candidates from youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, residential support, military or education backgrounds. Your ability to build trust, remain calm under pressure and support positive outcomes will be key to your success.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Requirements

The desired Learning Mentor will have;

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A resilient, patient and proactive approach
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries
• A passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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