Learning Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Seaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive and values-driven organization as a Learning Mentor, where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people. This rewarding role involves mentoring and supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they navigate their learning journeys in various community settings. You'll work closely with students aged 16-25, helping them build independence and essential life skills. With strong team support and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a unique chance to engage with learners creatively and compassionately, ensuring they achieve their personal and educational goals.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support during the clearance and onboarding process

Statutory employment rights

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND is essential.
• Compassionate and reliable individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor students in community-based settings.
• Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Mentoring

Compassionate communication

Adaptability

Education

Relevant experience in education or support roles

Job description

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Hours: 2 roles available - 37.5 hours and 30 hours per week (term time only)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you someone who thrives on making a real difference in young people’s lives? DO you have experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? If so, we have an incredibly rewarding opportunity for you to join a growing and passionate education team within a dynamic specialist college environment.

We are currently seeking Learning Mentors on behalf of a respected, person-centred education provider operating across Devon and Cornwall. These roles offer the chance to make a genuine impact by mentoring and supporting young people aged 16 - 25 as they build independence, confidence and essential life skills.

The Role:

As a Learning Mentor, you’ll be supporting learners with EHCPs (Education, Health Care Plans) through tailored learning journeys based in the local community. From libraries and leisure centres to workplaces and learning hubs, you’ll guide and mentor students in real world settings to help them achieve both accredited qualifications and every day skills that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and mentor students in a variety of community-based settings
• Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences tailored to individual needs
• Track and assess progress towards personal and educational goals
• Collaborate closely with tutors, families and other professionals to ensure holistic support
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills through real-life learning experiences

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic about working with young people
• Experienced in supporting those with SEND or similar support needs
• Adaptable with the ability to work across multiple locations in the community
• Creative and proactive in engaging learners with different interests and abilities
• Passionate about inclusion, empowerment and personalised education

What’s In It For You?

• The opportunity to work with a progressive, values-driven organisation
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Strong team support and opportunities for professional development
• A chance to build meaningful relationships and see the tangible impact of your work

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want a job that genuinely matters, apply today to become a Learning Mentor and help shape brighter futures.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay