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Learning Mentor

Job details
Posting date: 17 March 2026
Salary: £90 to £95 per day
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 April 2026
Location: Yelverton, Devon, PL20 1AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1497448:SW:D_1773743876

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Summary

Learning Mentor - SEMH Specialist (Small School Setting)

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Pay: £90-£95 per day

Hours: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday (Full-Time)

Contract: Long-term (Minimum 3 months, with a view to a permanent contract)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy Learning Mentor to join a small, specialised school in the Plymouth area. This is not a standard "classroom assistant" role; you will be the bridge between a student's emotional well-being and their academic progress.

You will be working with 1:1 with a child with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. For these students, success is built on trust and consistency. If you can be that reliable, steady adult in their lives, you can change their entire educational trajectory.

What the Role Involves

  • Targeted Support: Working 1:1 to help students engage with their learning.

  • Mentoring: Helping students regulate their emotions, build self-esteem, and develop positive social behaviours.

  • Community & Outreach: Using your vehicle to support students in off-site learning activities or transitions (mileage/bridge/ferry is typically reimbursed when with a child).

  • Core Skills: Assisting students in achieving their GCSE English and Maths.

Essential Requirements

  • Driving Licence: Must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

  • Education: Minimum of GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).

  • Experience: Previous experience working with SEMH children (this could be in a school, youth work, personal, or residential care setting).

  • Commitment: Must be available full-time for at least 3 months, as our students require stable, long-term relationships.

Why Join This Setting?

  • Training Provided: We offer a full week of paid induction and training before you start to ensure you feel confident in our specific therapeutic approaches.

  • Small School Feel: You aren't just a number; you are a vital part of a tight-knit, supportive team.

  • Permanent Potential: We are looking for people who want to grow with us-this role often leads to a permanent contract for the right person.

How to Apply

If you are a driver with SEMH experience looking to make a real difference, please send your CV and availability for a telephone call to krupa.dhajan@randstad.co.uk.

Important: Interviews will be held as soon as possible to allow for the mandatory training week before the start date.

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