Learning Mentor

United Response; Exeter, East Devon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Travel to work scheme (season ticket)

Cycle to work scheme

Free occupational health services

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounts with 3,500+ retailers

Fully paid training and qualifications

Life assurance 2x basic salary

Collaborative team environment

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing days (2 per year)

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

United Response, through ROC College, is seeking a Learning Mentor to support young people aged 16–25 with EHCPs in community-based settings. The role focuses on developing life skills, delivering accessible education and assessing progress within a personalised curriculum.

The ideal candidate brings experience with SEND, patience and creativity, and a willingness to travel across the community with students. Training in communication methods such as Proloquo2 or Makaton is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with SEND.
• Patient, supportive, enthusiastic and creative, able to tailor accessible education content.
• Flexibility to travel across the community with students.
• Experience with Proloquo2, Makaton or willingness to train in these communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 16–25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in community settings (learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, leisure facilities).
• Assess student progress and outcomes and help provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum.
• Support development of independence and access to work experience placements; promote lifelong learning.

Skills

SEND experience

PBS knowledge

Makaton/Proloquo2

Travel flexibility

Job description

Join Our Team as a Learning Mentor at ROC College

Are you kind and caring, with a passion for helping young people achieve their goals?

Would you like a role with variety and a sense of fulfilment, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people with a range of needs?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! United Response is looking for friendly, supportive individuals with experience working with those who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our education team at ROC College.

LOCATION: Exeter and East Devon

FUNCTION: ROC College

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Supporting and mentoring individuals within ROC College

HOURS: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only

SALARY: £13.25 per hour

Who We Are

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members.

ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from applicants with experience working with individuals with SEND. You should be patient, supportive, enthusiastic, and creative, able to provide accessible education content tailored to our students. Flexibility to travel across the community with students is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to further develop their skills and experience in teaching and learning.

The ideal applicant will have the necessary skills to support the development of independence and assist individuals in accessing work experience placements. Experience supporting with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practice and promoting lifelong learning is essential. A strong understanding of complex behavioural needs is highly advantageous.

We are looking for someone with experience working with individuals who have complex learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. The ability to work as part of a small team is also crucial. Additionally, the ideal candidate will either have experience with Proloquo2, Makaton, or be willing to participate in training for these communication methods.

What to Expect

As part of the ROC College team, you will support students aged 16-25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in various community settings such as learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, and leisure facilities. You will assess student progress and outcomes, and help provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum.

What We Can Offer You

• Pension contribution
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
• Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
• A collaborative and caring team to support you
• Potential for career progression
• Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: United Response

Salary: £20,000 to £30,000 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: EX2 7FN

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026