Learning Mentor

* Learning MentorNEWFast Apply# Learning Mentor Employer Location :
Derby, Derbyshire Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

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Full Time Salary:
Grade 8 £ 34,812-£39,481 FTEPosted: 6th October 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires: 15th October 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

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As Soon As Possible
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St Martins School is seeking a proactive, compassionate, and dedicated Learning Mentor to join our Wellbeing Team in shaping successful futures for our young people. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development as they prepare for adulthood.

This post is Fixed term, permanent opportunities are possible in the future.

Working as part of an established team of Learning Mentors, the successful candidate will take a lead role in delivering mental health support and interventions across the school, helping students to develop resilience, emotional regulation, and positive coping strategies.

Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality whole-class, small-group, and 1:1 wellbeing and therapeutic interventions.
* Coordinate and develop the school's Mental Health Champions programme.
* Work collaboratively with the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead (DSMHL) to promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
* Support students experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low mood, bereavement, and other mental health challenges.
* Deliver interventions focused on Zones of Regulation, emotional literacy, self-esteem, resilience, coping strategies, and managing feelings.
* Provide mentoring and pastoral support to vulnerable students, including those with attendance concerns, social communication difficulties, and SEMH needs.
* Liaise effectively with families, external agencies, therapists, and multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
* Support students during periods of transition, including reintegration, examinations, and preparation for adulthood.
* Maintain accurate records of interventions, outcomes, and student progress.
* Promote positive mental health awareness across the school community through assemblies, events, campaigns, and staff collaboration.
* Support colleagues in developing strategies and approaches to meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of students.
* Contribute to the continued development of the school's wellbeing provision and offer innovative ideas to enhance support for young people.
** Essential

Experience and Skills:

*** Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
* Experience of supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
* Strong understanding of child development, emotional wellbeing, and trauma-informed practice.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and de-escalation skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* A calm, resilient, and solution-focused approach to supporting young people.
* Applicants must also have a full UK driving license so they can travel between school sites.

If you're enthusiastic about supporting young people with special educational needs to prepare for adulthood and thrive beyond school, we'd love to hear from you.

The core hours of work for this post are:
Monday and Thursday - 8:15am-4:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday - 8:15am-4:45pm, Friday - 8:15am-2:45pm.

We encourage visits to the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Victoria Theobald - (Contact details on…