Learning Mentor

Outcomes First Group; Chieveley; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An education organization in Chieveley, UK, is seeking a passionate Learning Mentor to support pupils with complex special educational needs. The role involves preparing materials, guiding classroom activities, and working closely with teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the SEMH sector and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people thrive. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and significant benefits, including mental health support and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life Assurance and Pension Scheme

Mental health and wellness support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience in the SEMH or SEN sector is highly desirable.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and passionate about helping young people flourish.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs.
• Prepare learning materials and guide classroom activities.
• Deliver hands-on, personalised support.
• Work closely with teachers to embed a pupil-centred approach.

Skills

Experience in the SEMH sector

Enthusiasm for helping young people

Resilience

Experience supporting pupils with ASC

Job description

Learning Mentor

Location: Berkshire, South East England, UK, RG20 8TY

Hours: 40/week, Monday – Friday

Salary: £23,638 per year (not pro rata) / £13.25 per hour

Start: December 2025 / January 2026

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only (no sponsorship)

Earn £1,000 referral bonus if a friend you refer joins us (T&Cs apply)

New Barn School is growing and we’re looking for passionate, caring Learning Mentors to join our team. If you love working with young people, thrive on helping others grow, and want a role where every day brings meaningful rewards, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Learning Mentor, you will support pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and feel safe, understood, and empowered. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Preparing learning materials
• Guiding pupils through classroom activities
• Delivering hands‑on, personalised support
• Working closely with teachers to embed a therapeutic, pupil‑centred approach
• Ensuring every student has the chance to thrive academically and emotionally

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in the SEMH or SEN sector is highly desirable. Experience supporting pupils with ASC is a real advantage. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, resilient, and genuinely passionate about helping young people flourish.

About New Barn School

We are a growing school catering to SEMH pupils aged 6‑19, with almost 100 pupils across three sites. Our vision is to build incredible futures, empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy, confident, and capable of finding their place in the world. We deliver structured, personalised education tailored to each student’s needs, guided by their Education, Health and Care plans. Pupils learn in small groups or one‑to‑one, supported by fully qualified teachers and instructors, in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Benefits

• Life Assurance and Pension Scheme (with flexible contribution options)
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to first‑class mental health and physical health support
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with health, insurance and lifestyle perks
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• Critical illness cover

Other Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and successful applicants will receive a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We are a member of Acorn Education and the Outcomes First Group, which was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running in 2025.

Note: The 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial will be rolled out once the school has full staffing and is subject to successful completion of probation.