Job description
GSL are seeking enthusiastic Learning Mentors to support students in a specialist SEN school setting with identified learning needs, including SEN (Special Educational Needs), SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), ASD, ADHD and complex learning needs. This role is based in a supportive SEN school environment and involves working with students on a 1:1 and small group basis across a range of age and ability levels.
You will work alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and support staff to help students access learning, develop confidence, improve emotional regulation, and overcome barriers to education and engagement.
If you are an experienced Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Residential Support Worker, Graduate, or someone with a calm, resilient and positive attitude looking to build a career in SEN education, SEMH support or pastoral care, we would love to hear from you.
You will have opportunities for professional development and will support students in a range of settings, including:
- Providing 1:1 mentoring and small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Supporting students with behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and engagement in learning
- Helping pupils overcome barriers linked to SEMH, SEND, trauma, anxiety and attendance
- Supporting in-class learning across a range of subjects
- Delivering targeted interventions focused on wellbeing, resilience, communication and social skills
- Supporting enrichment activities, school trips, and wider school life
As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting students with additional needs. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, behaviour leads and external agencies to provide consistent, structured and nurturing support that enables students to engage positively with education.
Learning Mentor – SEN School – Education and Training – Colchester
Position: Learning Mentor (1:1 / Small Group)
Location: Colchester
Salary Scale: £92.59–£120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring support to students with SEN and SEMH needs
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, engagement and confidence building
- Help students overcome barriers to learning including attendance, anxiety, trauma and social difficulties
- Support access to a highly differentiated curriculum across a range of subjects
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
- Promote positive behaviour, resilience, self-esteem and independence
- Support de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches where required
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to staff
- Support students during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, nurturing and trauma-informed learning environment
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to build trusting relationships with children and young people
- Patience, empathy, resilience and consistency
- A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEN, SEMH and behavioural needs
- Proactive, flexible and team-focused approach
- Experience in education, youth work, care, coaching or support roles is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Supportive and specialist SEN school environment
- Ongoing CPD in SEND, SEMH, safeguarding and behaviour support
- Clear progression routes into pastoral, behaviour or teaching careers
- Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, social work and youth support
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, SEMH challenges and learning barriers, supporting them to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.