Learning Mentor

Salary/Rate:£95 - £105

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Merton

County:South West London

Type of Role:Behaviour Mentor/Learning Mentor

Job ref:10704

Post Date:15.10.25

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Meet Our Recruiter

Jamie Martinez

SEND Consultant

02030114848

jamie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Youth Worker – School Based Learning Mentor

Location: Sutton, South West London
Pay: £90–£105 per day (PAYE)
Easily accessible by public transport
Full-time, term-time only
Excellent training, support and progression opportunities
Working across specialist schools and provisions
A rewarding role supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to make positive choices?

Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of students who need extra support?

Would you like to be part of a team that helps young people thrive both inside and outside of the classroom?

I am currently working with several specialist schools and alternative provisions in the Wembley area who are seeking dedicated and compassionate Youth Workers to support students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEMH), looking to support students in a academic and mentoring role.

This is a full-time, term-time only position with an immediate start. It’s a brilliant opportunity for someone with a background in youth work, mentoring, or sports coaching who is keen to transition into an education setting.

As a Learning Mentor, you will support young people who may display challenging behaviour, struggle to engage with learning, or have experienced trauma or adverse life experiences. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies to help students re-engage, regulate, and reach their potential.

Key responsibilities:

Providing 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement in learning
Supporting classroom learning and helping manage behaviour in a positive, proactive way
Assisting in creating individualised behaviour support plans alongside teachers and pastoral staff
Promoting resilience, self-esteem, and confidence through structured activities and positive reinforcement
Supporting pupils in developing social and communication skills
Acting as a positive role model and advocate for young people
Encouraging participation in enrichment activities such as sports, art, or outdoor learning

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs, either in schools, youth centres, or community settings
Be calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
Be passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Be proactive, patient, and able to adapt quickly to changing situations
Ideally hold PRICE, Team Teach or similar de-escalation training (not essential – training can be provided)

Interested in hearing more?

If this sounds like your ideal next role, please contact Jamie @ PS Inclusion to find out more, or apply directly by responding to this advert.

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will keep your CV on file, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your future career development in SEND.

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