Job description
Searching for a Learning Support Mentor in Bournemouth!
Job Title: Learning Support Mentor
Location: Bournemouth
Pay Rate: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Join a dedicated school community as a Learning Support Mentor in Bournemouth and help students thrive every day.
About the School: The school is a Good Ofsted-rated school which provides a safe, inclusive, and innovative learning environment for children aged 4 to 16, with a strong focus on individualised support and emotional well-being. We specialise in helping students with needs like - ASD, ADHD, and SEMH through personalised mentoring, practical tutoring, and engaging, real-world activities. Our experienced staff create flexible learning experiences both in and out of the classroom to build confidence, life skills, and a love for learning. Physical Education and sensory-based learning play key roles in supporting mental and physical health. With a strong safeguarding framework and close collaboration with families, we ensure every child feels supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role: As a Learning Support Mentor, you will provide personalised guidance and support to students, helping them develop social, emotional, and academic skills while fostering confidence, resilience, and positive behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring to pupils with ASD, ADHD, and SEMH, supporting their academic progress, emotional well-being, and social development.
- Assist in delivering personalised learning activities both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging engagement through practical, sensory, and real-world experiences.
- Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and self-confidence by modelling strategies and supporting pupils in managing challenges effectively.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to adapt learning plans, ensuring consistency and tailored support for each child’s individual needs.
- Encourage participation in physical education, outdoor learning, and life-skills activities to support holistic development and well-being.
Key Requirements:
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH in educational or care settings.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and the ability to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Ability to adapt teaching and mentoring approaches to meet individual learning styles and emotional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
- Resilience, patience, and a proactive attitude, with a commitment to promoting well-being, independence, and life skills development.
If you are a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Mentor looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity in Bournemouth, please submit your CV now to be considered!
To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Mentor, you need:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Learning Support Mentor’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.