Learning Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Learning Mentor - Lutterwort
Location:
Lutterworth
Pay: £105 per day
Working Pattern:
Monday-Friday, 5 days a week
Start Date:
ASAP / dependent on availability
Aspire People have partnered with a specialist school in Lutterworth who are looking for a dedicated, patient and experienced Learning Mentor to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships with children and young people and has experience supporting pupils who may face barriers to learning, behavioural challenges, SEN or SEMH needs.
The RoleAs a Learning Mentor, you will provide targeted support to help pupils engage with education and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
- Helping pupils develop their independence and social skills
- Supporting pupils who may have SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs
- Working alongside teachers and other support staff
- Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment
- Encouraging pupils to reach their individual potential
Previous experience working with children or young people is essential.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working in an educational, SEN, SEMH, youth or support setting
- Be confident supporting pupils with additional or behavioural needs
- Be patient, calm and resilient
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Be consistent and confident when setting boundaries
- Be passionate about supporting young people
- Be adaptable and able to respond to individual needs
- Be reliable and committed to working Monday-Friday
- £105 per day
- Monday-Friday, 5 days a week
- Opportunity to work within a supportive specialist setting
- Dedicated consultant support
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' education and development
Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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