Learning Mentor

AMA Admin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible hours

CPD courses

PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

School prep pack

24/7 support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Learning Mentor to support Secondary aged pupils 11-16 with SEMH needs in a South Liverpool school. The role suits new or experienced educators to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community matter.

You will build relationships, model positive behaviours, provide emotional and academic support, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to promote progress and wellbeing, with flexible hours and a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people.
• Calm, confident presence and strong behaviour management.
• Ability to be a consistent role model and advocate for vulnerable learners.
• Team player with a flexible, solution-focused approach.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with pupils aged 11-16, offering emotional and academic support.
• Model positive behaviours and attitudes, setting clear boundaries and expectations.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs through tailored interventions and mentoring.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote progress and wellbeing.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and prepare for transitions back to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional support

Team player

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Learning Mentor

Are you a resilient, empathetic professional with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs? We're seeking a Learning Mentor to join a dynamicsupporting Secondary aged pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH for a school in South Liverpool.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It's a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

What you'll do:

• Build trusted relationships with pupils aged 11-16, offering emotional and academic support
• Model positive behaviours and attitudes, setting clear boundaries and expectations
• Support pupils with SEMH needs through tailored interventions and mentoring
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to promote progress and wellbeing
• Help pupils re-engage with learning and prepare for transitions back to mainstream or specialist settings

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience working with children or young people
• Calm, confident presence and strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to be a consistent role model and advocate for vulnerable learners
• Team player with a flexible, solution-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a setting that values empathy, resilience, and high expectations.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome appli