Learning Mentor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, Devon |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 182524 |
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Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Devon & Cornwall
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract: Ongoing temporary with potential to go permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
About Thrive Recruitment Group:
At Thrive, we support schools across the South West by connecting them with skilled, passionate professionals who make a real difference. We work in close partnership with our schools to understand their needs and match them with the right people-whether for day-to-day cover, long-term roles, or permanent placements.
The Role:
We're looking for a committed and supportive Learning Mentor to work with children and young people who need extra help to access education. This could include students with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, as well as those with learning difficulties or at risk of exclusion.
The role involves working closely with pupils both in and out of the classroom, building positive relationships, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour, and supporting their academic and personal development.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
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Helping students stay engaged, focused, and on track with learning
Helping students stay engaged, focused, and on track with learning
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Building trust and encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Building trust and encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
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Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support learning plans
Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support learning plans
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Promoting inclusion and a positive school experience for all learners
Promoting inclusion and a positive school experience for all learners
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Supporting reintegration, transitions, and ongoing development
Supporting reintegration, transitions, and ongoing development
What We're Looking For:
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Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN or SEMH needs
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN or SEMH needs
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A patient, calm, and non-judgmental approach
A patient, calm, and non-judgmental approach
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
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Confident working independently and as part of a team
Confident working independently and as part of a team
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel between schools)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel between schools)
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An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)
An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)
Why Work with Thrive?
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Supportive and friendly team who put candidates first
Supportive and friendly team who put candidates first
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Competitive pay, paid weekly
Competitive pay, paid weekly
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Flexible, local opportunities to suit your lifestyle
Flexible, local opportunities to suit your lifestyle
-
Ongoing roles with the potential for permanent contracts
Ongoing roles with the potential for permanent contracts
-
Access to training and CPD opportunities
Access to training and CPD opportunities
Interested?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV
Location: Devon & Cornwall
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract: Ongoing temporary with potential to go permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
About Thrive Recruitment Group:
At Thrive, we support schools across the South West by connecting them with skilled, passionate professionals who make a real difference. We work in close partnership with our schools to understand their needs and match them with the right people-whether for day-to-day cover, long-term roles, or permanent placements.
The Role:
We're looking for a committed and supportive Learning Mentor to work with children and young people who need extra help to access education. This could include students with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, as well as those with learning difficulties or at risk of exclusion.
The role involves working closely with pupils both in and out of the classroom, building positive relationships, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour, and supporting their academic and personal development.
What You'll Be Doing:
-
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
-
Helping students stay engaged, focused, and on track with learning
Helping students stay engaged, focused, and on track with learning
-
Building trust and encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Building trust and encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
-
Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support learning plans
Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support learning plans
-
Promoting inclusion and a positive school experience for all learners
Promoting inclusion and a positive school experience for all learners
-
Supporting reintegration, transitions, and ongoing development
Supporting reintegration, transitions, and ongoing development
What We're Looking For:
-
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN or SEMH needs
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN or SEMH needs
-
A patient, calm, and non-judgmental approach
A patient, calm, and non-judgmental approach
-
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
-
Confident working independently and as part of a team
Confident working independently and as part of a team
-
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel between schools)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel between schools)
-
An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)
An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)
Why Work with Thrive?
-
Supportive and friendly team who put candidates first
Supportive and friendly team who put candidates first
-
Competitive pay, paid weekly
Competitive pay, paid weekly
-
Flexible, local opportunities to suit your lifestyle
Flexible, local opportunities to suit your lifestyle
-
Ongoing roles with the potential for permanent contracts
Ongoing roles with the potential for permanent contracts
-
Access to training and CPD opportunities
Access to training and CPD opportunities
Interested?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV