Learning Support Mentor — Flexible Hours & Impactful Work

SENse Learning; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Pastoral and Pathways Support

Community and Company Events

Referral Programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking Learning Support Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with complex needs across various settings in the UK.

Roles are offered on a flexible basis, with in-person, hybrid, and community-based sessions coordinated with parents, carers, or schools. DBS clearance and references are part of the process, and you’ll join a supportive team dedicated to SEND learners.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS and 2+ professional references.
• UK-based with the right to work in the UK; safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings.
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities.
• Support the development of life skills, confidence and independence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs.
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and model and encourage this.
• Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Trauma-informed approaches

Creativity

Life skills development

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

SENse Learning is seeking Learning Support Assistants to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with complex needs across various settings in the UK.

Roles are offered on a flexible basis, with in-person, hybrid, and community-based sessions coordinated with parents, carers, or schools. DBS clearance and references are part of the process, and you’ll join a supportive team dedicated to SEND learners.