Learning Mentor

Job Description

Working within a school environment, staff in this position support daily routines and pupil needs. Collaboration with school staff is central to ensuring pupils are supported, expectations are clear, and safeguarding standards are upheld. Reliability, adaptability, and professionalism are essential.

• Supports daily school routines and operations.
• Works collaboratively with staff and pupils.
• Maintains professional and safeguarding standards.
• Adapts to the needs of the school environment.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism or communication needs.
• Calm, patient communicator with strong observational skills.
• Comfortable using visual supports and structured approaches.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from specialists.

About the School

Located in Warwickshire (CV34), this specialist SEND school holds a strong Ofsted Good rating and is well known for its structured autism-focused provision. The school provides carefully designed environments that reduce sensory overload and help pupils feel grounded and secure. Classrooms use visual timetables, clear routines, and communication-friendly layouts to support predictability and understanding.

The school’s multidisciplinary team includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and experienced SEND practitioners who work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive consistent and well-rounded support. Families speak highly of the school’s warm relationships, structured pastoral care, and the progress pupils make in communication and confidence.

Staff benefit from ongoing CPD, practical training in autism-specific approaches, and a supportive leadership team that values calm, consistent practice. This is an environment where patient, thoughtful practitioners thrive and where your contribution will make a visible difference to pupils’ daily experiences.