Learning Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Darwen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a committed Learning Mentor in Darwen to support students facing various challenges in education. This role involves building strong relationships, providing emotional and behavioral support, and working collaboratively with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and a passion for helping them succeed in a nurturing environment. Full-time position with benefits offered.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience working in similar educational settings.
• Strong communication skills necessary for effective support.
• Resilience and patience in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to promote student engagement.
• Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with staff to create individualized support plans.

Skills

Experience with children or young people with behavioral needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Calmness under pressure

Empathy in behavior management

Passion for helping young people

Job description

Overview

Location: Darwen
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Role

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face significant challenges in education? We are looking for a committed and resilient Learning Mentor to join a specialist secondary alternative provision in Darwen.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who present with complex and challenging behaviours, helping them to re-engage with learning and build positive relationships within a supportive, structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, consistent relationships with students to promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Support students with emotional regulation, behavioural strategies, and conflict resolution
• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals to deliver tailored interventions
• Assist in developing behaviour and support plans based on individual needs
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and understood
• Monitor student progress and maintain clear, confidential records
• Encourage a sense of achievement, responsibility, and self-worth in each student

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional or behavioural needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in a challenging environment
• A resilient and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• A background in youth work, mentoring, education, or similar settings is desirable
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Additional information

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ and you’ll be contacted within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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