Learning Mentor

The School
A welcoming and supportive secondary school in South Gloucestershire, committed to fostering independence, resilience, and perseverance in its students. The school prioritises personal development alongside academic success, ensuring that students leave as confident, self-motivated learners who take responsibility for their achievements and growth.

The Role
This is a part-time role supporting secondary school students with complex needs. Working under the direction of the class teacher, you will play a vital role in ensuring the student can access the curriculum and thrive both academically and personally.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to support the student's social and emotional development.
• Assist the student in accessing teaching content and fully engaging in lessons.
• Manage challenging behaviour with patience and calmness.
• Maintain the student's safety and welfare at all times.
• Provide regular feedback to the class teacher and/or SENDCo.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to build trusting relationships, remain calm under pressure, and use initiative.
• Patience, sensitivity, and a nurturing approach.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and needs.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience supporting students with complex needs.
• Relevant education/care qualification.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness etc
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
• Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.