At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with complex needs and help them thrive in their education.
- Company: Well-established Further Education College in Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time role, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and empower students to overcome barriers and succeed.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people or adults with complex needs is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Further Education College in Manchester for a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Learning Mentor to join their team from September 2026. This is a rewarding full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting learners with complex needs, placing care, trust, and meaningful relationships at the heart of their practice to help students overcome barriers and achieve success.
The Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with learners who require additional emotional, social, behavioural, or learning support to fully access education. You will provide consistent, person-centred support, helping students feel safe, understood, and valued throughout their college experience. You will support learners with a range of complex needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
- Trauma-related needs and attachment difficulties
- Anxiety, low confidence, and emotional regulation needs
- Communication and interaction difficulties
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring support tailored to individual needs
- Building trusting, positive relationships that promote engagement and wellbeing
- Supporting learners to regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
- Acting as a consistent, calm, and reassuring presence throughout the college day
- Encouraging confidence, independence, and personal development
- Supporting behaviour in a respectful, nurturing, and trauma-informed way
- Working closely with tutors, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to support progress
- Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Promoting student wellbeing, attendance, and positive engagement
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience supporting young people or adults with complex needs in education, care, youth work, or support settings
- A naturally caring, patient, and empathetic approach
- The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
- A calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient manner
- Strong communication and listening skills
- A genuine passion for supporting learners to overcome barriers
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
- Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential
What's on Offer?
- Competitive pay of £13.00 - £15.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Full-time, long-term placement from September 2026
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners with complex needs
- A supportive and inclusive Further Education college environment
- Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
If you are someone who leads with care, patience, and understanding, and you are passionate about supporting learners with complex needs to thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your Learning Mentor role for September 2026.
