Learning Mentor

TipTopJob; Launceston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance for community travel

Professional development

Long-term contract

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Learning Mentor for the Alternative Provision in Launceston. You will work one-to-one with young people with SEMH needs, delivering tailored learning and building essential core skills to restore confidence in education.

Responsibilities include delivering community-based learning, supporting GCSE English and Maths, using trauma-informed approaches, and tracking progress and wellbeing. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours.
• Strong working knowledge of GCSE English and Maths curriculum.
• Full UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for community travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based education in local settings tailored to the learner's interests.
• Plan and deliver targeted GCSE English and Maths support.
• Build trust using trauma-informed approaches to re-engage learners.
• Monitor wellbeing, attendance and progress, adapting approaches as needed.

Skills

SEMH experience

GCSE English & Maths knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Strong communication

Boundary setting

Job description

Learning Mentor : Alternative Provision

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Mentor to join our Alternative Provision team in Launceston. In this role, you will work one:on:one with young people experiencing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will deliver tailored learning, build vital core skills, and help restore their confidence in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Community:Based Education: Work out in the local community to create engaging, non:traditional learning environments tailored to the young persons interests.
• Core Subject Support: Plan and deliver targeted support for GCSE English and Maths to help students build essential academic foundations.
• Build Trust and Confidence: Act as a positive role model, using trauma:informed approaches to re:engage young people who have struggled in mainstream settings.
• Track Progress: Monitor emotional wellbeing, attendance, and academic milestones, adapting your approach as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours.
• Education: Strong working knowledge of the GCSE English and Maths curriculum.
• Driving: Full UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for community travel is essential.
• Skills: High emotional intelligence, patience, strong boundary:setting, and excellent communication.

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a young persons life.
• Flexibility: A dynamic workday outside of the traditional classroom environment.
• Support and Training: Ongoing professional development in SEMH strategies and safeguarding.
• Travel Expenses: Full mileage allowance provided for community:based work.
• Contract Type: Full:time / Long Term
• Location: Launceston and surrounding community.
• Salary: GBP92.56: GBP95.