Therapeutic Learning Mentor for Complex Needs

Amegreen Children's Services; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stable Futures, part of Amegreen Children’s Services, is seeking an experienced Learning Mentor to support learners with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves bespoke 1:1 and small-group support, closely following individual plans and contributing to a therapeutic learning environment.

You will adapt communication styles, support transitions, and work across farm and outdoor learning settings, including home visits and collaboration with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities and complex additional needs.
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Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with learning disabilities and complex additional needs.
• Support learners with autism, non-verbal communication and moderate to severe learning disabilities.
• Adapt communication, activities and environments to individual needs.
• Support independence, communication, confidence, social interaction and practical life skills.
• Follow support plans, risk assessments, EHCP outcomes, medical guidance and agreed strategies.
• Support accessible learning and individual development targets.
• Support practical activities including animal care, horticulture, culinary, arts and crafts, outdoor and Forest School learning.
• Use learners’ interests and strengths to encourage engagement and progression.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation through therapeutic, relationship-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns promptly.
• Contribute to reviews, reports, meetings and transition planning.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

Learning disabilities experience

Autism support

Communication needs

Adapt activities

SEN experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Dysregulation response

Family & professionals

Record keeping

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualification or training in education/SEND/health and social care/childcare

Job description

Stable Futures, part of Amegreen Children’s Services, is seeking an experienced Learning Mentor to support learners with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves bespoke 1:1 and small-group support, closely following individual plans and contributing to a therapeutic learning environment.

You will adapt communication styles, support transitions, and work across farm and outdoor learning settings, including home visits and collaboration with families and professionals.