SEND Learning Mentor - Term-Time, 30 hrs/wk

United Response; Exeter, East Devon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Travel to work scheme (season ticket)

Cycle to work scheme

Free occupational health services

Blue Light Card discounts

Discounts with 3,500+ retailers

Fully paid training and qualifications

Life assurance 2x basic salary

Collaborative team environment

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing days (2 per year)

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

United Response, through ROC College, is seeking a Learning Mentor to support young people aged 16–25 with EHCPs in community-based settings. The role focuses on developing life skills, delivering accessible education and assessing progress within a personalised curriculum.

The ideal candidate brings experience with SEND, patience and creativity, and a willingness to travel across the community with students. Training in communication methods such as Proloquo2 or Makaton is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with SEND.
• Patient, supportive, enthusiastic and creative, able to tailor accessible education content.
• Flexibility to travel across the community with students.
• Experience with Proloquo2, Makaton or willingness to train in these communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 16–25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in community settings (learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, leisure facilities).
• Assess student progress and outcomes and help provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum.
• Support development of independence and access to work experience placements; promote lifelong learning.

Skills

SEND experience

PBS knowledge

Makaton/Proloquo2

Travel flexibility

Job description

United Response, through ROC College, is seeking a Learning Mentor to support young people aged 16–25 with EHCPs in community-based settings. The role focuses on developing life skills, delivering accessible education and assessing progress within a personalised curriculum.

The ideal candidate brings experience with SEND, patience and creativity, and a willingness to travel across the community with students. Training in communication methods such as Proloquo2 or Makaton is welcome.