Learning Mentor & Pastoral Support

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Mentor for a specialist SEND school in Bury, Greater Manchester. The role is full-time and permanent, with a Monday to Friday pattern and term-time hours (8:30am–3:30pm).

Start date: 5 October 2026 or ASAP. You will provide consistent pastoral and academic support to students aged 11–19, helping them navigate challenges, build resilience, and stay engaged with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, pastoral, or student support roles, ideally in a SEND or specialist school setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and ASD and barriers faced by young people with complex needs.
• Confident communicating with students, families and multidisciplinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and academic support across the school to vulnerable students.
• Support students in building resilience and staying connected to learning.

Skills

Mentoring

Pastoral support

SEND experience

SEMH awareness

ASD awareness

Communication with families

Job description

Job Title: Learning Mentor - SEND & Pastoral Support
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Daily Rate: 550 - 750 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time

About the School

We're partnering with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Bury where every young person aged 11-19 is placed on a highly personalised learning pathway designed around their unique strengths and needs. Driven by a vision of Excellence for All, this is a school that works in true partnership with families, therapists, and the wider community to ensure no student is left behind. If that's the kind of team you want to be part of, read on.

About the Role

As a Learning Mentor, you'll be the consistent, trusted figure that some of the school's most vulnerable students rely on. You'll work across pastoral and academic support - helping students navigate challenges, build resilience, and stay connected to their learning. This is a role that demands empathy, creativity, and a genuine belief in the potential of every young person, regardless of where they're starting from.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a mentoring, pastoral, or student support role - ideally within a SEND or specialist school setting
• A strong understanding of SEMH, ASD, and the barriers facing young people with complex needs
• Warm, patient, and solutions-focused with high expectations for every student
• Confident communicating with students, families, and multi-disciplinary professionals
• Experience supporting students through transitions or into post-16 provision is desirable
• A background in youth work, psychology, education, or social care is an advantage

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child-related roles
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.