Learning Mentor

anzuk Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term opportunities

Consultant support and guidance

CPD, safeguarding, SEMH training

Job summary

ANZUK Education in London is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support a pupil with SEMH from September 2026. This full-time role focuses on emotional regulation, confidence-building, and positive engagement with learning.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral teams, delivering consistent strategies and monitoring progress to promote resilience and independence. Experience in education or youth work is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or emotional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and confident building positive relationships.
• Able to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Backgrounds in psychology, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, social care, or education are highly desirable.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and emotional needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping the pupil develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and participation in classroom activities.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Supporting the pupil during transitions, breaktimes, and throughout the school day.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and pastoral team to implement consistent support strategies.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements to help build self-esteem.

Skills

SEMH support

Emotional needs

Behavioural support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Harlesden, North West London

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (with potential for permanent opportunities)

Pay: £95–£110 per day (depending on experience)

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Harlesden is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join their team from September 2026.

This rewarding full-time role involves supporting a pupil with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them to engage positively with learning, build confidence, and develop the strategies needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is looking for someone who is calm, resilient, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with children. This role would suit candidates with experience in education, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, psychology, social care, or similar support-based environments.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH and emotional needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping the pupil develop positive coping strategies
• Encouraging engagement with learning and participation in classroom activities
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting confidence, resilience, and independence
• Supporting the pupil during transitions, breaktimes, and throughout the school day
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and pastoral team to implement consistent support strategies
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements to help build self-esteem

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or emotional needs
• Patient, empathetic, and confident building positive relationships
• Able to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Backgrounds in psychology, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, social care, or education are highly desirable
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential

Why Work with ANZUK?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school
• Dedicated consultant support and career guidance
• Access to CPD, safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEMH training
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities