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Learning Support Mentor – SEN School – Heybridge | Immediate Start | Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Mentor to join a welcoming SEN school in Heybridge. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), and other complex learning needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
  • Support pupils with their learning, communication, emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement
  • Build positive and trusting relationships that promote independence, resilience, and self-esteem
  • Work closely with Teachers, SENCOs, Therapists, Safeguarding Teams, and the wider multidisciplinary team
  • Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their EHCP targets
  • Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, adapting your approach to meet individual needs
  • Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive

What We're Looking For

  • A patient, empathetic, and proactive individual
  • Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, residential settings, coaching, mentoring, or support roles
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confidence supporting pupils with SEND, Autism, SEMH, or complex learning needs
  • A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve their full potential
  • Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Residential Care Workers, Psychology Graduates, and aspiring teachers are all encouraged to apply

Pay & Benefits

  • £92.59–£120 per day (depending on experience)
  • Fortnightly pay – reliable and consistent
  • Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
  • Excellent experience for careers in SEND, teaching, educational psychology, social work, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling, behaviour support, and pastoral support

Why Work with GSL Education?

When you register with GSL Education, you benefit from:

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to a wide range of opportunities across local SEN schools
  • Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing CPD and training to support career progression
  • Fast and efficient registration process
  • Competitive pay rates and consistent work opportunities

Why This Role?

This is more than just a job—it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs. You will support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning, developing confidence, building independence, and achieving their full academic, social, and personal potential within a supportive specialist school environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

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