Learning Mentor; SEND

Learning Mentor (SEND)

Full job description

Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Mentor (SEND) to join a well-established and supportive Primary school in the Burnley area.

The position is full time, 5 days per week, due to start in September 2026 and is an ongoing long-term role.

• Job Title:
  
  Learning Mentor (SEND)
• Location:
  
  Burnley, Lancashire
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026 – Ongoing, Long Term
• Contract Type:
  Full-time, 5 days per week, 8:15am – 4pm (one day to have a 3:45pm finish)
• Daily Rate: £80 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)

• Ensure any barriers to learning are identified and overcome.
• Work closely with staff and alongside children and their families, providing high quality care, advice and support.
• Work with children and families across the whole school; from a variety of backgrounds.
• Be committed to pastoral care and collaborative working.

• Hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Be confident when communicating with a variety of professionals in different contexts including face to face meetings.
• Be willing to spend time working with children in their classrooms when required.
• Has experience of working with SEND children and families within EYFS, KS1, and KS2 mainstream school.
• Has experience of nurturing child interaction and behaviour.
• Is resilient, reflective and committed to working as part of a team.
• Consistently has high expectations both for themselves and the children in their care.
• Will ensure children are supported socially, emotionally and academically to make progress from their starting points.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
• Provide details of the last two latest references, covering the last five years' work history.
• Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of your registration.
• Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy several checks.

• Competitive daily pay.
• Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles.
• Streamlined and efficient registration process.

We are looking for a committed Learning Mentor (SEND) who wants to make a difference in a supportive Burnley Primary school.

This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).