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Specialist Learning Mentor

United Kingdom, Plymouth 85.00 - 90.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Make a Real Difference: Specialist Learning Mentor - Plymouth. Are you an experienced, resilient, and compassionate professional ready to change the trajectory of a young person's life? Join our dedicated team in Plymouth as a Specialist Learning Mentor within an alternative provision academy. We provide bespoke, highly-supported education for students aged 5 to 16 who are unable to thrive in mainstream schooling due to complex needs and challenging behaviours. This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to provide the consistent, one-on-one support that unlocks a student's potential and re-engages them with their education.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide intensive one-on-one personalised support to students, addressing both complex behavioural issues and academic gaps
  • Work with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to develop tailored coping strategies, life skills, and emotional regulation techniques
  • Travel to support students in their homes, in the community, and at various learning sites
  • Collaborate closely with families and other professionals to establish a stable, supportive environment that promotes the student's progress

Requirements

  • Proven experience working directly with children or young people, particularly those with challenging behaviours and Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in both English and Maths
  • Resilience, patience, and a strong, genuine desire to make a long-term positive impact
  • A clear understanding of school safeguarding and digital literacy

Nice to have

  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4

What we offer

  • Comprehensive support and training
  • Flexibility with bespoke contracts and opportunities for work-life balance
  • Wellbeing Afternoon once every half term
  • Referral Bonus

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