Learning Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bryn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD training

Long-term roles

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support pupils aged 11-19 with additional needs at a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This full-time role involves mentoring, helping students build confidence, independence and classroom routines, and supporting them during lessons and transitions.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, care, youth work, residential care or similar settings.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to support individuals with additional needs and behaviours that may challenge.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring.
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning barriers.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Assist students to develop communication, social and life skills.
• Promote confidence, self-esteem and independence.
• Support students during lessons, enrichment activities and transitions throughout the day.
• Provide personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, support staff and families.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Student mentorship

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Learning Mentor - SEN School & College
Bury | Teaching Personnel

Make a Lasting Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their goals?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Mentor to join a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This rewarding full-time role involves supporting young people aged 11-19 with a range of additional and complex needs across both secondary and post-16 education.

As a Learning Mentor, you'll be a positive role model, helping students develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive both in education and in everyday life.

Your Role

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring support tailored to individual needs
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural, and learning barriers
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Assist students to develop communication, social, and life skills
• Promote confidence, self-esteem, and independence
• Support students during lessons, enrichment activities, and transitions throughout the day
• Provide personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, support staff, and families
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people in education, care, youth work, residential care, support work, or similar settings
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting individuals with additional needs and behaviours that may challenge
• Comfortable providing personal care when required
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude
• Passion for helping young people reach their full potential
• Available for full-time work, Monday-Friday

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• Long-term opportunities within specialist education settings
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• A truly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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