Learning Mentor

• 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year – Permanent  
• Salary: £26,409 – £28,624 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) 
• Actual Salary: £21,206 – £22,984 per annum 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every day presents new opportunities to inspire and empower students? If so, we’d love to hear from you! 

We are looking for a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our team and provide specialist support to students with communication and interaction needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or co-occurring challenges. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, helping to create a safe, supportive learning environment where students can thrive. 

This role involves delivering tailored interventions, supporting vocational learning, and contributing to the development of personalised learning plans based on Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs). You will also provide cover for short- and medium-term teacher absences, ensuring a seamless learning experience for students. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide 1:1 and small group support on and off-site, using specialist strategies where needed. 
• Plan and deliver informal learning sessions or support the Specialist Teaching Assistant (STA) team in doing so. 
• Embed English, Maths, and Social Skills into activities to support Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). 
• Complete and maintain risk assessments for off-site activities and students with evolving needs. 
• Use Trauma Informed Schools (TIS) strategies to support students both in the classroom and around the school. 
• Monitor, assess, and report on student development, progress, and attainment. 
• Support teaching staff, liaise with Family Support Workers, and work collaboratively with parents to build strong home-school partnerships. 
• Attend and contribute to SEN reviews and other key meetings as required. 
• Undertake first aid and administer medication (following appropriate training). 
• Also delivering vocational sessions/courses to students  

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a supportive and passionate team dedicated to transforming lives. 
• Access to professional development and training opportunities. 
• Work in an environment that values inclusivity, well-being, and innovation. 
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the futures of young people with additional needs. 

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and support students in reaching their full potential, we’d love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: 

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme  
• Family friendly policies and flexible working 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Free parking  
• Canteen  
• Company events  
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes 
• Learning and development opportunities – including staff development days 
• Funded subject course development for your role  
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities  
• Career progression opportunities  

We operate various schools and programmes designed to help children and young adults with SEND, offering specialised teaching, outreach services, and alternative provision to meet diverse educational needs. 

We work closely with schools and communities across the eastern region of England, providing training, consultancy, and tailored support for both students and staff. Our services include trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding expertise, curriculum adaptation, and behaviour support. 

The Eastern Education Group helps shape and deliver education from primary through to those accessing University, Apprenticeships (higher and degree) and professional development in the workplace. We also support those people who simply have a passion for learning. 

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.  Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.  

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.  

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk  

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal – if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.   

Closing Date: 8.00am on Wednesday 23rd April 

Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. 

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.  For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.