Learning Mentor

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GSL Education is seeking a dedicated

Learning Mentor to join a supportive SEMH provision in Plymouth catering to students aged 4-16. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives through 1:1 and small group support, particularly for students with SEMH challenges, Autism, other learning difficulties.

FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A UK DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN CAR AND BE HAPPY TO USE THIS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.

As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with students to help remove barriers to learning and support their personal, social, and emotional development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 mentoring and small group interventions tailored to individual student needs.
• Supporting students with SEMH challenges, Autism, speech and language difficulties, or other learning needs to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and specialists to implement strategies that enable students to achieve their full potential.
• Monitoring student progress and reporting on interventions, celebrating successes along the way.
• Building strong, positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted adult and role model.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on personal interaction, empathy, and problem-solving, rather than whole-class teaching.

• Work in a relationship-based environment where students are treated as individuals and supported to succeed.
• Be guided through the process by an experienced GSL consultant, from application to securing the role.
• Opportunity for an initial school visit to see the provision in action and meet the students.
• ASAP start date, the school is happy to wait for the right candidate to complete a notice period from a previous employer.
• Long-term career opportunity in a setting that values staff development and student wellbeing.

• Experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally in SEMH, Autism, SEN, or mentoring roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting young people to overcome challenges and thrive.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through GSL Education today and take the first step towards your dream role!