Learning Mentor - Complex Needs School - Loughton

Learning Mentor – Complex Needs School – Loughton | Immediate Start Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing educational environment? We are working with a fantastic Complex Needs School in Loughton that is looking to appoint a dedicated and caring Learning Mentor to join their team immediately. This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of complex learning difficulties, autism, communication needs, and physical disabilities, providing tailored support to help every child reach their individual potential. The school prides itself on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where pupils are encouraged to develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills. As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide personalised support for pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You will help students engage with learning, develop social and communication skills, and access a curriculum designed around their individual needs. The ideal candidate will: Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN and complex needs Be patient, compassionate, and adaptable Have a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning Be confident building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families Be committed to supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development Be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in a child's life. If you're looking for a role where you can positively impact the lives of children with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website