Learning Mentor; SEMH

Learning Mentor – Tower Hamlets – Immediate Start

This inclusive specialist SEND school in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Mentor to join their team on a full‑time, temp‑to‑perm basis. Supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties and additional communication needs, the school is committed to creating an environment where every child feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

• Specialist SEND training and ongoing CPD
• Small class sizes with excellent staffing ratios
• A nurturing and collaborative school community
• Support from experienced teachers, therapists and pastoral staff
• Full‑time, temp‑to‑perm opportunity

As a Learning Mentor, you'll provide tailored academic and pastoral support to pupils both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with teachers and teaching assistants, you'll help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence while encouraging positive engagement with learning. You'll also contribute to behaviour support strategies, intervention programmes and communication with families where appropriate.

The ideal Learning Mentor will have experience working with children or young people with SEND, either within education or transferable settings such as youth work, residential care or community support. The school is looking for a patient, empathetic and proactive Learning Mentor who can build meaningful relationships and support pupils to achieve both academically and personally.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. This is not a relocation opportunity.

• £105–£120 per day, dependent on experience
• Full‑time, temp‑to‑perm contract
• Immediate start available