Learning Mentor

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Learning Mentor at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Are you kind and caring, with a passion for helping young people achieve their goals? Would you like a role with variety and a sense of fulfilment, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people with a range of needs? If so, we’d love to hear from you! [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for friendly, supportive individuals with experience working with those who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our education team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

LOCATION: Newton Abbott FUNCTION: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ACCOUNTABLE TO: Curriculum Manager ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Supporting and mentoring individuals within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only SALARY: £13.25 per hour

Who We Are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with individuals with SEND
• Patient, supportive, enthusiastic, and creative
• Ability to provide accessible education content tailored to students
• Flexibility to travel across the community
• Skills to support independence and work experience placements
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practice
• Understanding of complex behavioural needs
• Experience with Proloquo2, Makaton, or willingness to train

What to Expect

As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team, you will support students aged 16-25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in various community settings such as learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, and leisure facilities. You will assess student progress and outcomes, and help provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum.

What We Can Offer You

• Pension contribution
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
• Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• A collaborative and caring team to support you
• Potential for career progression
• Two Wellbeing days per year

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, a Mindful Employer, and a Disability Confident employer. If you need assistance, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].