Learning Mentor for SEMH | Empower Young People to Thrive

Hillingdon Manor School; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

New Barn School in Newbury is seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and other needs. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities, provide one-to-one and small group support, and help create a safe, nurturing classroom.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only, starting October 2026. GCSEs required, SEND experience helpful, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide SEMH support to pupils to engage with learning.
• Work with teaching staff to deliver engaging, personalised learning activities.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour development.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom activities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support pupil outcomes.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Learning Mentoring

SEN experience desirable

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

Behaviour support tools

Job description

New Barn School in Newbury is seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and other needs. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities, provide one-to-one and small group support, and help create a safe, nurturing classroom.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only, starting October 2026. GCSEs required, SEND experience helpful, and a commitment to safeguarding.