SEN Learning Mentor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Learning Mentor for a full-time role in Exeter. The position involves supporting students with complex needs, collaborating with educational staff, and fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, patience, and a commitment to student success, with a clean driving license and a willingness to undergo background checks.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates tailored to candidates

Flexible work-life balance options

Support from dedicated consultants

Qualifications

• Qualified to work in the UK.
• Clean UK driving license and own car for business use.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Guide students as a Learning Mentor, providing personalised support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop support plans.
• Assist with daily tasks and behaviour interventions to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Full-time – long-term role – term time only

ASAP START DATE

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

GSL Education is supporting an SEND school in Exeter seeking a SEN Learning Mentor to join their team on a full-time basis.

The school offers a personalised wrap-around education for students with complex needs or EHCP pupils at risk of residential placements. Each child receives high levels of support, often including one-to-one assistance and bespoke timetables based on thematic learning experiences designed to engage students, build resilience, and promote academic progress.

The school has multiple settings, and we are seeking candidates willing to work across KS3-4. The role can be challenging due to the nature of children’s behaviour; resilience and commitment are essential.

Applicants must have a clean UK driving license and own a car, which can be used for business purposes.

Responsibilities:

1. Guide students as a Learning Mentor, providing personalised support.
2. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop support plans.
3. Foster a nurturing environment to improve social interactions and communication skills.
4. Assist with daily tasks, academic activities, and behaviour interventions to promote positive outcomes.

Requirements:

1. Available to start ASAP on a full-time basis.
2. Effective communication skills for clear interactions.
3. Patience, empathy, flexibility, and adaptability.
4. Dedication to student success.

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Support from a respected, independent recruitment agency across the UK.
• Competitive pay rates tailored to candidates.
• Personalised service with dedicated consultants to help secure your ideal role.
• Flexible work-life balance options.
• High standards of quality and safeguarding.

If you are qualified and committed to inclusive education, please apply and submit your CV. To work with GSL Education, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Provide an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
• Possess a DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

We offer competitive pay, bespoke support, and dedicated consultants to assist in securing your new role. Whether starting your career or seeking better work-life balance, we are here to support you. We have helped many candidates gain experience and training to become support staff, teachers, psychologists, or senior leaders. This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection or willingness to undertake relevant training, along with passing all background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.