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Full-Time Learning Mentor – SEMH Provision | Plymouth | ASAP Start

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a supportive SEMH provision in Plymouth catering to students aged 4-16. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives through 1:1 and small group support, particularly for students with SEMH challenges, Autism, other learning difficulties.

FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A UK DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN CAR AND BE HAPPY TO USE THIS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. 

About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with students to help remove barriers to learning and support their personal, social, and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 mentoring and small group interventions tailored to individual student needs.
Supporting students with SEMH challenges, Autism, speech and language difficulties, or other learning needs to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
Collaborating with teaching staff and specialists to implement strategies that enable students to achieve their full potential.
Monitoring student progress and reporting on interventions, celebrating successes along the way.
Building strong, positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted adult and role model.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on personal interaction, empathy, and problem-solving, rather than whole-class teaching.

Why Join:

Work in a relationship-based environment where students are treated as individuals and supported to succeed.
Be guided through the process by an experienced GSL consultant, from application to securing the role.
Opportunity for an initial school visit to see the provision in action and meet the students.
ASAP start date, the school is happy to wait for the right candidate to complete a notice period from a previous employer.
Long-term career opportunity in a setting that values staff development and student wellbeing.
About You:

Experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally in SEMH, Autism, SEN, or mentoring roles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A passion for supporting young people to overcome challenges and thrive.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through GSL Education today and take the first step towards your dream role