Learning Mentors

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Richmond; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development

Career progression

Impactful role

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd in Richmond seeks passionate Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist educational setting.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, build trusting relationships, assist teachers, and help students engage with learning, behaviour and wellbeing, with long-term temp-to-perm opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in schools, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care or support settings.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping young people overcome challenges and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students in and out of the classroom to engage with learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have barriers to education.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to support student progress.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Education

Relevant education background (Education/PSHE)

Job description

Teaching Assistant/ Learning Mentors - Richmond

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant/ learning mentors looking for a rewarding role supporting young people who need it most?

We are seeking several enthusiastic Teaching Assistants & Learning Mentors to join a specialist educational setting that supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a nurturing environment where relationships, resilience and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything.

• Monday-Friday 8.15am-4pm
• Long-term - temp to perm
• Full time opportunites
• Location - Richmond

The Role - Learning Mentor / Teaching Assistant

• Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them engage with learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to support student progress.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people, either in schools, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care or support settings.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome challenges and succeed.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff teams.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Teaching Assistants / Learning Mentors.
• Learning Support Assistants.
• Youth Workers and Behaviour Mentors.
• Sports Coaches and Team Leaders.
• Psychology, Criminology and Education Graduates.
• Support Workers and Care Professionals.
• Individuals with experience working with young people in challenging or therapeutic environments.