SEN Learning Mentor: Empower Students to Thrive

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bryn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD training

Long-term roles

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support pupils aged 11-19 with additional needs at a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This full-time role involves mentoring, helping students build confidence, independence and classroom routines, and supporting them during lessons and transitions.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, care, youth work, residential care or similar settings.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to support individuals with additional needs and behaviours that may challenge.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring.
• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning barriers.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Assist students to develop communication, social and life skills.
• Promote confidence, self-esteem and independence.
• Support students during lessons, enrichment activities and transitions throughout the day.
• Provide personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, support staff and families.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Student mentorship

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to support pupils aged 11-19 with additional needs at a specialist SEN School and College in Bury. This full-time role involves mentoring, helping students build confidence, independence and classroom routines, and supporting them during lessons and transitions.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and families to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.