Learning Mentor

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council’s Education Division's Interim Provision Service (IPS) is recruiting a Learning Mentor to support children and young people with EHCPs in the Hastings and Eastbourne areas. You will deliver mentoring directly in homes and in IPS centre, helping pupils through critical transition periods.

The role requires flexible, autonomous working, strong communication, and the ability to travel across Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne.

Qualifications

• Will undertake responsibilities in supporting children and young people with transition support.
• Be an effective learning mentor to support children and young people while awaiting a school placement.
• Have effective communication skills and an ability to work successfully with a wide range of people.
• Able to travel throughout Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne; own transport and driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring directly within young people's homes and in IPS centre.
• Conduct welfare checks and actively support teaching and learning within the IPS centre.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams including parents, carers and teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

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) are 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 an 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 Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne to provide mentoring support, so own transport and driving licence is essential.

Interviews will take place on Monday 16 November 2026 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be at St Mary's House, 52 St Leonard's Road, Eastbourne. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our for details.

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