Learning Mentor

West Midlands/ temporary / £110 - 125 per day

• Are you passionate about supporting the wellbeing of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
• Do you have experience helping pupils overcome emotional, social, or behavioural barriers to learning?
• Are you patient, nurturing, and ready to make a genuine difference to young lives?

Teacher Active is proud to be working in partnership with a warm and supportive Secondary Provision in Cradley Heath. We are currently recruiting for a Learning Mentor to join their team and help create a safe, inclusive, and caring environment where pupils can flourish.

The school places a strong emphasis on nurturing the whole child—emotionally, socially, and academically. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and proactive individual to become a valued part of a dedicated pastoral team.

This is a short-term position with the potential to become long-term for the right candidate. You will work closely with pupils across all Key Stages, offering pastoral support in a range of areas, including:

• Emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Social skills and relationship‑building
• Confidence and communication
• Behaviour support and de‑escalation
• Engagement in learning for pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)

We are looking for someone who is calm, empathetic, and able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may find school life challenging.

• Experience working with children with SEND
• Knowledge of SEMH needs and experience supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural difficulties
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education, or a related field (desirable)
• Team Teach or MAPA training (desirable, but not essential)
• A warm, patient, and resilient approach
• A genuine passion for pupil wellbeing and holistic development

• 24/7 support from a dedicated team of education consultants
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free CPD courses through our My‑Progression platform
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• £200 referral bonus when you refer a friend to us (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE payroll – no hidden fees or admin deductions

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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