Learning Mentor

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Bramfield House School

• Permanent

Salary:
Up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing date:
Wednesday, 26th August 2026

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Job Title: Learning Mentor

Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As a Learning Mentor, you'll play a vital role in transforming the lives of young people, providing the encouragement, guidance and personalised support they need to flourish both in the classroom and beyond. Every day, you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build resilience, develop independence and celebrate achievements that boost their confidence and unlock their potential.

Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you'll create positive, trusting relationships that enable pupils to feel safe, valued and ready to succeed. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to help every young person believe in themselves and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

• Support autistic pupils with complex SEND to access learning and build confidence
• Act as a positive role model, developing trusting and supportive relationships
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom and practical activities
• Deliver personalised, hands‑on support tailored to individual learning needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to embed a therapeutic, pupil‑centred approach
• Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and behaviour
• Encourage engagement in learning while promoting wellbeing and personal development
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

You will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Resilience, empathy, and a positive, proactive approach
• A strong commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with communication, behaviour, and learning difficulties
• Organised with attention to detail in record‑keeping, planning, and follow‑up
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
• Full UK driving licence

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra‑curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible…