Learning Support Mentor

Learning Support Mentor –

Location:

Dorchester.

Contract:

Full‑time, long‑term, term‑time only.

Hours:

8.30 am – 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Pay: £90 – £100 per day (weekly pay).

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex additional needs? Axcis Education is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Mentor to join a highly nurturing ASC and SEMH specialist provision in Dorchester. This forward‑thinking school offers small class sizes, a therapeutic approach, and a commitment to helping every learner grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

You’ll play a key role in providing consistent 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with ASC, SEMH, ADHD, and associated needs—offering structure, encouragement, and personalised strategies that help each young person thrive.

• Providing tailored 1:1 support to help pupils remain focused, regulated, and engaged
• Supporting both academic and emotional development using therapeutic, trauma‑informed approaches
• Building strong, trusted relationships to create a safe and consistent environment
• Assisting teachers in delivering creative, individualised learning activities
• Using positive behaviour strategies to promote resilience and independence
• Helping pupils develop communication, social interaction, self‑care, and life skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, the SENCO, and external professionals
• Contributing to pupil progress tracking and individual development planning

• Experience supporting children or young people with ASC, SEMH, or other SEND
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a supportive team
• A proactive, flexible mindset with a genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers
• Relevant SEN, SEMH, or behaviour support training (desirable but not essential)

• A warm, inclusive, and well‑supported environment where staff wellbeing matters
• Access to specialist training, including trauma‑informed and therapeutic approaches
• Small class sizes and modern facilities designed to meet complex needs
• The chance to make a meaningful, daily impact on pupils’ lives
• Competitive pay and consistent weekly hours through Axcis Education

If you’re committed to helping young people build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential, this role offers a genuinely rewarding next step.

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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sarah Guest on  l Ext: 6010.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be,
don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

This company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact:
Sarah Guest

Telephone:  l Ext: 6010