Learning Mentor Job at Greater Plymouth Area Full Time NEW

Salary: GBP92.56:GBP95 per day

Contract: Day:to:Day or Long:Term options available

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and deeply empathetic Learning Mentor in the Plymouth area to support incredible young people who need a tailored approach to education. We know that before a student can engage with learning, they need to feel safe, understood, and emotionally secure.

This is a highly rewarding role within a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment, perfect for someone who wants to make a tangible, life:changing impact every single day.

Key Responsibilities

Build Coping Strategies: Work 1:1 with students who experience high anxiety, sensory overload, or school refusal, helping them co:create personalised coping mechanisms.

Champion Wellbeing: Act as a trusted adult, supporting the overall mental health and emotional wellbeing of students to help them gradually re:engage with their education.

Partner with Families: Build strong relationships and work closely with parents and carers to ensure a consistent, supportive approach between school and home.

Community Engagement: Take learning beyond the classroom. You will support students out in the Plymouth community to develop vital life skills, boost social confidence, and navigate real:world scenarios.

About You

You dont necessarily need a background in formal teaching, but you do need boundless patience, excellent active listening skills, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Ideally, You Will Have

Experience working with children or young people with SEN (such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or trauma histories).

An adaptable, creative mindset:ready to pivot a session if a student is having a difficult day.

Strong communication skills to build trust with anxious students and protective families alike.

A proactive attitude toward community:based learning and safety.

Why Apply?

Flexibility: Options for day:to:day assignments or stable, long:term placements depending on your lifestyle and career goals.

Immediate Impact: A prompt start date means you can step in and start making a difference right away.

Supportive Partnership: Work alongside dedicated consultants who will support you throughout your placement.

How

If you are ready to help these students find their feet and build a brighter future, get in touch today for an immediate chat.

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