Learning Mentor

Location

Burnham

£92.63 per day (pay may vary depending on skills and experience)

8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Full‑time, term‑time position.

• Work closely with secondary‑aged pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education.
• Support students on a one‑to‑one and small‑group basis, helping them re‑engage with education, develop positive relationships and make better life choices.
• Act as a consistent role model, supporting pupils to manage their behaviour, build trust and move toward a more positive future.
• Remain calm under pressure, set clear boundaries and de‑escalate challenging situations.
• Use strong interpersonal skills to relate to young people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Employ sport or physical activity where appropriate to engage and build relationships.

• Experience in relevant roles such as SEMH teaching assistant, youth worker, prison officer, social worker, sports coach or similar positions with behaviour management and mentoring responsibilities.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people and helping them succeed.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.