Learning Mentor

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education provider seeks Learning Mentors in Exeter starting September 2025. The roles offer an opportunity to support young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), delivering meaningful learning experiences in community settings. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and reliable, with experience in supporting young learners.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive team culture

Varied and dynamic role

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is essential, SEND experience is an advantage.
• Confident working independently in varied community settings.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students in community-based environments.
• Deliver inclusive learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor and report progress toward educational and personal goals.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Enthusiasm for supporting young learners

Creativity

Flexibility

Proactivity in tailoring learning activities

Job description

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Role: Learning Mentor - Community Based SEND Support

Start: September 2025

Hours: Full time and part time hours available

Long-Term Teachers are delighted to be working with a respected, person-centred education provider to recruit Learning Mentors for their Exeter-based team. Starting in September 2025, these roles offer a rewarding opportunity to work with young people aged 16 - 25 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with EHCPs.

This is more than a classroom role - you’ll be delivering meaningful, real-world learning experiences in the community, supporting learners to build confidence, independence and key life skills.

About The Role:

As a Learning Mentor, you’ll guide students through tailored learning journeys that take place in local libraries, leisure centres, work placements and community hubs. You’ll deliver personalised support that blends academic progress with social, emotional and practical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor students in a range of community-based environments
• Deliver inclusive learning experiences tailored to individual needs and interests
• Monitor and report progress toward educational and personal goals
• Work closely with tutors, families and outside professionals to ensure holistic support
• Work closely with tutors, families and outside professionals to ensure holistic support
• Promote confidence, resilience and independent living skills

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people is essential, with SEND or additional needs is an advantage
• Compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic about supporting young learners
• Confident working independently in varied community settings
• Creative, flexible and proactive in tailoring learning activities
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle

What’s On Offer:

• A fulfilling role within a progressive, values-led organisation
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• A strong, supportive team culture where your contribution is valued
• A varied and dynamic role where no two days are ever the same

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career and want a role that truly matters, apply today through Long-Term Teachers! Let’s help young people in Exeter build brighter, more independent futures together!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom