Learning Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Woodford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Learning Mentor to support young people in SEMH Schools and PRUs. The role involves working 1:1 with students, helping to build trust, and manage challenging behaviours. Ideal candidates are calm, resilient, and possess a positive attitude towards learning. Opportunities for professional development and competitive pay are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Access to 2,500+ FREE CPD courses

Flexible roles

Recognition as a Top 100 Employer for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Confident and resilient individual who can support young people effectively.
• Ability to de-escalate behaviours and provide stability.
• Experience working with emotional regulation needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help learners reset and re-engage with educational activities.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Setting boundaries

Positive behaviour modelling

Team-first attitude

Experience with challenging behaviour

Job description

Learning Mentor - Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Flexible Opportunities in SEMH Schools, PRUs & ALPs

At Tradewind Recruitment, we're real people who genuinely care about finding the right match between staff and the young people they support. We work closely with specialist provisions across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, taking the time to listen, understand your strengths and place you where you can make the biggest impact.

We're currently looking for confident, grounded and resilient Learning Mentors to support SEMH Schools, PRUs and Alternative Learning Provisions across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. These settings often value strong, calm and positive role models who can build trust, de-escalate behaviours and provide stability for learners who need consistency more than anything.

The Role - Learning Mentor

As a Learning Mentor, you'll work 1:1 and in small groups, supporting young people who may present with emotional regulation needs, low engagement, aggression when dysregulated and complex backgrounds. You'll be the person who turns up each day with patience, presence and a steady approach that helps them reset and re-engage.

Why Tradewind Recruitment:

• Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills
• Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
• Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
• Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive

We're looking for people who:

• Remain calm under pressure
• Can set boundaries with warmth and clarity
• Are active, confident and able to model positive behaviour
• Bring reliability and a team-first attitude
• Have experience with challenging behaviour (or the right mindset to learn)

If you're ready to bring consistency, strength and empathy to young people who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Tradewind Recruitment and make a real difference as a Learning Mentor.