Learning Mentor - Alternative Provision in Ham

Location and Schedule

Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Hours: Full Time | 8:30am – 4:30pm | Term Time

Contract: Fixed term until end of academic year (with potential to become permanent)

Pay: £105 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)

About the setting

We are working with a small, specialist Alternative Provision in Berkeley that is looking to welcome a Learning Mentor into their growing and dedicated team. This setting offers a unique, child-centred approach tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils who find mainstream education challenging. This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where relationships, creativity, and consistency are at the heart of everything they do. You will be supporting students aged 5–17 with SEND and/or behavioural needs, many of whom are unable to access full-time education in mainstream settings. The setting benefits from small group sizes and high staff-to-student ratios.

The Role

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups


• Planning and leading engaging sessions, including arts and crafts, therapeutic activities, and life skills


• Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, and social skills


• Maintaining high expectations while providing consistent, nurturing support


• Working as part of a close team to follow a bespoke educational approach

Benefits

• Training in the setting’s specialist approach


• Free on-site parking


• Lunch provided daily


• Opportunity to secure a permanent position


• A supportive environment where staff development is valued

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or behavioural needs


• A full, clean UK driving licence


• Willin(g)ess to transport students (insurance and mileage reimbursement provided)


• A positive, proactive attitude and openness to learning new approaches


• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team