Learning Mentor - Interim Provision Service

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team focus on outcomes

Supervision for professional growth

CPD programme

Supportive management team

Benefits package

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Learning Mentor to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The role includes delivering mentoring in homes, welfare checks, and supporting teaching and learning within the Interim Provision Service (IPS) centre.

You will work autonomously with families and schools, travelling across Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne, and you will join a committed team focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable

Qualifications

• Support children and young people with transition support and targeted interventions.
• Provide mentoring to those awaiting a school placement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people.
• Travel across Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne; own transport and driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised mentoring directly within young people's homes.
• Conduct welfare checks and support teaching and learning in a specialist IPS centre.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams including parents, carers and teachers.
• Help shape the educational journey of vulnerable children during critical transition periods.

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families? If you have a strong inclusive ethos and a desire to see improved outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, this could be the job for you!

Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families? If you have a strong inclusive ethos and a desire to see improved outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, this could be the job for you! The Education Division's Interim Provision Service (IPS) are seeking to recruit one highly experienced and dynamic Learning Mentor to join this exciting team within Children's Services on a fixed term, one year basis. We are looking for a Learning Mentor for the Hastings and Eastbourne areas. As a Learning Mentor you will be working with children and young people who have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP).You will have the chance to give them the confidence and opportunity to progress in life. Your skills and knowledge will play a key part in shaping their future. You will play a vital, hands-on role in transforming the educational journey of vulnerable children and young people during critical transition periods. This role offers the unique opportunity to deliver personalised mentoring directly within young people's homes, conduct essential welfare checks, and actively support teaching and learning in a specialist IPS centre. With a flexible and autonomous working style, you will collaborate closely with dedicated multi-agency teams; including parents, carers, and teachers, ensuring holistic support that addresses both academic and personal development needs.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Will undertake responsibilities in supporting children and young people with transition support and targeted interventions.
• Will be an effective learning mentor who is committed to supporting children and young people whilst they are awaiting a school placement.
• Have effective communication skills and an ability to work successfully with a wide range of people.
• Are able to travel throughout Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne to provide mentoring support, so own transport and driving licence is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills to support service improvement and development.

Interviews will take place on Monday 16 November 2026 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be at St Mary's House, 52 St Leonard's Road, Eastbourne.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Your commitment will make a tangible, life-changing difference by providing stability, encouragement, and tailored learning experiences while young people await their educational placements.

What can we offer you?

• A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.
• A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
• A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
• A fellow team of motivated and committed professionals, and a supportive wider management team.
• We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Salary will be pro rata for term time only working.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jenny Goring, Interim Provision Service at [e-mail].

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.