Job Details

• Location: Okehampton
• Salary: £13.25 per hour
• Expiry date: 20/05/2026
• Contract - Full Time

About the Role

Join Our Team as a Learning Mentor at ROC College. Are you kind and caring, with a passion for helping young people achieve their goals? [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: Okehampton
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

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[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. [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.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with individuals with SEND
• Patient, supportive, enthusiastic, and creative
• Ability to provide accessible education content
• Flexibility to travel across the community with students
• 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 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Fully paid training and nationally recognised qualifications
• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Collaborative and caring team
• 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 appropriate vetting and an enhanced DBS check. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer. If you need assistance, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].