Job description
Full-Time Learning Mentor – SEMH Provision | Plymouth | ASAP Start
GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a supportive SEMH provision in Plymouth catering to students aged 4-16. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives through 1:1 and small group support, particularly for students with SEMH challenges, Autism, other learning difficulties.
FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A UK DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN CAR AND BE HAPPY TO USE THIS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.
About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with students to help remove barriers to learning and support their personal, social, and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 mentoring and small group interventions tailored to individual student needs.
- Supporting students with SEMH challenges, Autism, speech and language difficulties, or other learning needs to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Collaborating with teaching staff and specialists to implement strategies that enable students to achieve their full potential.
- Monitoring student progress and reporting on interventions, celebrating successes along the way.
- Building strong, positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted adult and role model.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on personal interaction, empathy, and problem-solving, rather than whole-class teaching.
Why Join:
- Work in a relationship-based environment where students are treated as individuals and supported to succeed.
- Be guided through the process by an experienced GSL consultant, from application to securing the role.
- Opportunity for an initial school visit to see the provision in action and meet the students.
- ASAP start date, the school is happy to wait for the right candidate to complete a notice period from a previous employer.
- Long-term career opportunity in a setting that values staff development and student wellbeing.
About You:
- Experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally in SEMH, Autism, SEN, or mentoring roles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for supporting young people to overcome challenges and thrive.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply through GSL Education today and take the first step towards your dream role!