Learning Mentor

Thrive Recruitment Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training through agency

Supportive team environment

Potential long-term/permanent role

Job summary

Thrive Recruitment Group is seeking passionate Learning Mentors to support children and young people aged 4–19 with SEMH across Plymouth, at Primary, Secondary and SEMH sites. This agency, term-time only role offers £14.15 per hour and involves one-to-one and small-group support to re-engage learners with education.

Responsibilities include building relationships, delivering tailored plans with teachers, and fostering a trauma‑informed, inclusive environment to help students progress and achieve

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and empathy; excellent communication skills.
• Confident working independently and in a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with students and support their development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Create a trauma‑informed, inclusive learning environment.
• Provide consistent, calm and engaging support to help learners overcome barriers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C

Level 2 Functional Skills English & Maths

Job description

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Learning Mentors to join specialist education provisions across Plymouth. You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex learning challenges.This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference and helping students re‑engage with learning, build confidence and achieve personal and academic progress.

Job Role

Location: Plymouth (vacancies across three sites – Primary, Secondary & SEMH)

Contract:Agency – Term Time Only (potential to move into a permanent role)

Pay:£14.15 per hour (paid via agency)

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Learning Mentorsto work across specialist education provisions in Plymouth, supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)and complex learning needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, providing one-to-one and small group support to learners who are currently outside mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with students, supporting their emotional, social, and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Help create a trauma‑informed, inclusive learning environment that promotes stability and progress.
• Provide consistent, calm, and engaging support to help learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

About You

• Passionate about working with children and young people, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural challenges.
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic, with excellent communication skills.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Previous experience in education, mentoring, or youth support is desirable but not essential — full training is provided.
• Committed to helping young people rebuild confidence and achieve their full potential.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work across multiple specialist sites with scope for career progression.
• Ongoing training and developmentthrough the agency.
• Supportive team environment where your contribution truly makes an impact.
• Potential to move into a long‑term or permanent rolefollowing a successful placement.

Requirements

• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only)
• Full UK driving licenceand access to a vehicle(required for outreach work)
• Business insuranceon your vehicle
• Applicants must hold a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths (equivalent to the former Grade C), or Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths.