Learning Mentor

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a dynamic Learning Mentor to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This fixed-term role in Hastings involves delivering personalized mentoring and conducting welfare checks in young people's homes. Candidates must be committed to improving educational outcomes and must have effective communication skills, alongside the ability to support individuals during critical transition periods. Flexible working is offered with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diverse range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to support children and young people during transition periods.
• Commitment to provide effective mentoring while awaiting school placements.
• Must have own transport and a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Transform educational journeys of vulnerable children.
• Deliver personalized mentoring in young people's homes.
• Conduct welfare checks and support teaching in a specialist centre.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Mentoring and support capabilities

Flexibility and autonomy

Job description

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Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families? If you have a strong inclusive ethos and a desire to see improved outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, this could be the job for you!

The Education Division's Interim Provision Service (IPS) is seeking to recruit one highly experienced and dynamic Learning Mentor to join this exciting team within Children's Services on a fixed term, one year basis. We are looking for a Learning Mentor for the Hastings and Eastbourne areas.

As a Learning Mentor you will be working with children and young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You will have the chance to give them the confidence and opportunity to progress in life. Your skills and knowledge will play a key part in shaping their future.

You will play a vital, hands‑on role in transforming the educational journey of vulnerable children and young people during critical transition periods. This role offers the unique opportunity to deliver personalised mentoring directly within young people's homes, conduct essential welfare checks, and actively support teaching and learning in a specialist IPS centre. With a flexible and autonomous working style, you will collaborate closely with dedicated multi‑agency teams; including parents, carers and teachers, ensuring holistic support that addresses both academic and personal development needs.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Will undertake responsibilities in supporting children and young people with transition support and targeted interventions.
• Will be a highly effective learning mentor who is committed to supporting children and young people whilst they are awaiting a school placement.
• Have effective communication skills and an ability to work successfully with a wide range of people.
• Are able to travel throughout Hastings and Eastbourne to provide mentoring support, so own transport and driving licence is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills to support service improvement and development.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist, so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 and will be in the form of a face‑to‑face interview, followed by a task. This will be at Cavendish House, Hastings.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Your commitment will make a tangible, life‑changing difference by providing stability, encouragement and tailored learning experiences while young people await their educational placements.

What can we offer you?

• A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.
• A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
• A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
• A fellow team of motivated and committed professionals, and a supportive wider management team.
• We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Salary will be pro rata for term time only working.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jenny Goring, Interim Provision Service at [e-mail].

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.