Learning Support Mentor

Five Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support service in Gloucester is seeking a Learning Support Mentor to assist children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school environment. The role involves providing 1:1 support, helping pupils stay focused, and building relationships with students and staff. Candidates must demonstrate empathy and patience, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to undergo DBS checks. This full-time position operates term-time only, Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 15:30, and includes training and support.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support while working

Qualifications

• Be available Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 15:30.
• Willing to undergo DBS checks.
• Right to work in the UK with a valid visa.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 in class or in small groups.
• Help pupils remain focused.
• Build relationships with pupils and teaching staff.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Proactiveness

Resilience

Job description

Five Education is looking to recruit a Learning Support Mentor in Cheltenham. As a support mentor, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and/or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes. The role will also require personal care, including toileting.

Experience is not necessary, but a can‑do attitude, resilience and proactiveness are essential. You will need to be available 8:30‑15:30. This work is term time and full time only. Please do not apply if you cannot work Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities and duties

• Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups
• Help pupils to remain focused
• Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential

Essential Criteria

• Be empathetic, kind and patient
• Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
• Two recent references, covering the last 2 years
• Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willing to obtain
• If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.

Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)