Learning Mentor

About the Role

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 of working with those who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our education team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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 2,000 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 Tiverton, wider Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16 to 25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with individuals with SEND. You should be patient, supportive, enthusiastic, and creative, able to provide accessible education content tailored to our students. Flexibility to travel across the community with students is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to further develop their skills and experience in teaching and learning.

• Experience supporting with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practice
• Promoting lifelong learning
• Understanding of complex behavioural needs
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• 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 to 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

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including:

• 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
• Two times 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 a Disability Confident employer. If you need assistance, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].