At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and personally.
- Company: Specialist SEN Secondary School in Manchester with a focus on wellbeing and achievement.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, career progression, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a genuine impact.
- Why this job: Be a positive influence in young people's lives and help them realise their potential.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting young people and experience in SEN or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Be the person who changes a young person's future. Do you have the patience, resilience, and passion needed to help young people overcome barriers to learning? A specialist SEN Secondary School in Manchester is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Mentor to join their team from September 2026. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support students who require additional guidance, encouragement, and positive role models to help them thrive both academically and personally. Every day you'll have the opportunity to build confidence, celebrate achievements, and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who need it most.
The Role
As a Learning Support Mentor, you will work closely with students aged 11-16 who have a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop social skills, regulate emotions, and achieve positive outcomes. You will support pupils with needs such as:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Anxiety and Emotional Regulation Difficulties
Your Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring support
- Building strong, positive relationships with students
- Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
- Encouraging engagement in lessons and school life
- Promoting positive behaviour and resilience
- Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals
- Supporting students during lessons, breaktimes, and enrichment activities
- Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Calm, patient, and resilient
- Able to build trust and positive relationships
- Confident managing challenging situations professionally
- A strong communicator and team player
- Committed to helping students achieve their full potential
Ideal Experience
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:
- SEN Schools
- SEMH Settings
- Teaching Assistant Roles
- Youth Work
- Behaviour Support
- Care and Support Work
- Sports Coaching
- Residential Childcare
- Mentoring and Intervention Programmes
Why Join This School
- Work within a supportive and experienced SEN team
- Make a genuine difference to students' lives every day
- Access ongoing training and professional development
- Gain valuable specialist SEN experience
- Opportunity for long-term and permanent career progression
- Join a school where relationships, wellbeing, and achievement are at the heart of everything they do
This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to become a positive influence in a young person's life and help them realise their potential. Apply today to secure your September 2026 start and begin a career that truly makes a difference.
