Learning Mentor in Birmingham

Learning Mentors are required to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist Birmingham school. This rewarding role is ideal for resilient, proactive and positive individuals who can build strong relationships, promote engagement and help young people overcome barriers to learning.

Kitts Green Academy is a specialist SEMH provision supporting boys aged 6–16 who require additional behavioural and emotional support to succeed in education. The school is looking to appoint dedicated Learning Mentors to work closely with pupils who need additional support to regulate emotions, develop positive behaviours and engage successfully in learning. Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and senior leaders, you will provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and act as a positive role model for pupils. You will help learners develop confidence, resilience and the social skills needed to achieve success both in school and beyond. This role is particularly suited to candidates from youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, residential support, military or education backgrounds. Your ability to build trust, remain calm under pressure and support positive outcomes will be key to your success. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The desired Learning Mentor will have:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A resilient, patient and proactive approach
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish clear boundaries
• A passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.