Learning Mentor

Do you see the potential in children who don’t always fit the mainstream system?

We are looking for a caring, resilient, and empathetic Learning Mentor to join Five Education with a view to supporting a busy Alternative Provision and their children. This role is centred around the child's wellbeing whilst supporting them with their education. We are looking to recruit someone who will help support a child, unlock their potential as a learner through positive reinforcement, and help them feel valued and understood whilst at school.

Many of the children you’ll support may have experienced challenges such as exclusion, disrupted education, anxiety, or difficult life circumstances. Sometimes, a relibable person who shows up every day to give them the best possible learning is all they need to help turn their education around.

As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with children and young people both on-site and in the community, offering tailored support that helps them re-engage with learning and build confidence in themselves. You’ll be a trusted adult who:

• Builds strong, positive relationships with learners who may struggle to trust
• Supports emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement with learning
• Delivers one-to-one and small group mentoring
• Encourages life skills, resilience, and positive decision-making
• Works alongside families, schools, and professionals to support each child holistically

• Experience working with children or young people in alternative provision, SEMH, youth work, mentoring, or similar settings
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach; especially during challenging moments
• The ability to be consistent, firm but fair, and emotionally available
• A full, clean driving licence and access to your own car (essential, as the role involves travel to different settings and community locations)
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people