Learning Support Mentor Job at Elementa Support Services (Bristol

Learning Support Mentor

Elementa Support Services

Location:
United Kingdom , Bristol - South

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

18000.00 - 22000.00 GBP / Year ▼

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Job Description:

Our client is a new & expanding Alternative Education Provision, serving primary & secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs relating to SEMH based in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas across the South West. They operate a ‘revolving-door’ offering whereby students stay at the provision for up to 18 weeks, either on a full-time or part-time 'transition' basis before returning to a mainstream education setting or attending a special school. The roles available are based on expansion and demand for places.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver an alternative education curriculum
Recognise the emotional and educational needs of the learner
Respond to and create appropriate learning activities & opportunities around the needs of individual learners
Act as a positive role model

Requirements:

Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home by helping to set boundaries and managing behaviour
The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideas can be implemented
Passionate about working with young people in education
Have a good understanding of what makes an effective intervention strategy
Are committed to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
Are able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment
Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
GSCEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
Previous experience of having worked with learners that have SEMH and have experienced trauma who may have other needs relating to ASC / ASD
Able to act as a positive role model and deliver an alternative education curriculum
Skilled in recognising the emotional and educational needs of the learner and who are able to respond to and create appropriate learning activities & opportunities around the needs of individual learners

Nice to have:

Training in positive behaviour management such as Team Teach / PBM / MAPA and/or THRIVE training
Practical experience of working with children displaying challenging behaviour
Experience as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Support worker or similar

What we offer:

Training opportunities
Progression opportunities within the organisation
To be part of a supportive organisation that has expansion plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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