Learning Mentor
Stroud, GL6
£14.24 - £15.50 per hour
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and succeed in education? Do you enjoy building positive relationships and supporting children to reach their full potential?
Vision for Education is recruiting a Learning Mentor to work within specialist schools and alternative provisions across the Stroud (GL6) area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference while gaining valuable experience in an education setting.
Whether your background is in education, youth work, care, coaching or support work, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Learning Mentor, you'll support pupils who may need additional help with learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you'll play an important role in helping pupils feel confident, engaged and ready to learn.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
- Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism and ADHD
- Helping children develop confidence, resilience and independence
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom
Every day brings something different, making this an enjoyable and rewarding role.
About the Schools
You’ll be working across specialist settings in the GL6 area that are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The schools offer:
- Friendly and experienced staff teams
- A nurturing approach to pupil development
- Well‑resourced learning environments
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes
Training & Development
No previous school experience is required for this Learning Mentor role.
If you’re new to education, Vision for Education will provide FREE training before you start, including:
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Behaviour Management
- SEND Awareness
- Supporting Pupils with SEMH
- Introduction to Working in Schools
Following successful registration, we’ll work closely with you to secure placements that suit your skills, experience and availability.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Learning Mentor, you should:
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Be patient, resilient, and approachable
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be committed to learning and professional development
- Have experience in education, care, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support work (desirable but not essential)
- Be able to provide suitable references
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
What We Offer
As part of Vision for Education, you’ll receive:
- Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly through PAYE
- FREE
Learning Mentor in Stroud employer: Vision for Education Ltd
Vision for Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its educators while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Colchester, this role offers competitive pay, dedicated consultancy support, and access to ongoing training opportunities, making it an ideal environment for passionate Geography teachers eager to inspire students and develop their careers.
