Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor - SEMH, Autism & ADHD

Southwark, South East London

July 2026 Start

Interviews with SENCO in End of June/July

Full Time Term Time Only Long-Term

£95 - £110 per day

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to overcome barriers to education?

New Chapter Tuition is seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Mentor to provide full-time 1:1 support for a young person with an EHCP for SEMH, alongside diagnoses of Autism and ADHD.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who can build meaningful relationships, support emotional regulation, advocate for a young person's needs, and help them engage positively in education.

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Build a positive, trusting and professional relationship
• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Use effective de-escalation and behaviour support strategies
• Assess and manage risk appropriately
• Advocate for the young person's needs and wellbeing
• Liaise effectively with school staff, families and external professionals
• Complete daily logs and progress records
• Promote attendance, participation and positive outcomes

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

• Learning Mentor roles
• Youth Work
• Youth Offending Services
• Behaviour Support
• Sports Coaching
• Teaching Assistant positions
• Alternative Provision settings
• Outreach Work
• Psychology Graduates with relevant experience
• Criminology Graduates with relevant experience

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Understanding of SEMH, Autism and/or ADHD
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing challenging situations and behaviours
• Trauma-informed approach to supporting young people
• Ability to complete accurate records and reports
• Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK

At New Chapter Tuition, we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through relationship-led, trauma-informed and person-centred support.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a vulnerable young person's life while developing valuable experience within education, SEND and specialist mentoring.

Interviews will take place with the SENCO during End of June/Beginning of July, for a July start.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.