Learning Support Mentor - Apprenticeship. Education & Training

Learning Support Mentor - Apprenticeship

Location:
Weston-super-Mare

Start date: ASAP (September College start)

Type:
Temp-to-perm

Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Salary: £15.38 during trial (£18,000 pa perm equivalent)

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people s lives? We are looking for a caring, motivated Apprentice Learning Support Mentor to join our alternative provision, supporting children and young people with additional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone aged 16+ who is interested in a long-term career supporting children and is ready to commit to a 4-year apprenticeship programme
, combining hands‑on experience with professional training.

As an Apprentice Learning Support Mentor, you will:

• Support children with additional needs in a small, nurturing alternative provision setting
• Help pupils engage with learning, develop confidence, and build positive relationships
• Work closely with experienced mentors, and senior staff
• Learn practical strategies to support behaviour, communication, and emotional wellbeing
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification while earning and learning

• Is aged 16 or over
• Has GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above (or is working towards them desirable but not essential)
• Is committed to a 4-year apprenticeship and long-term development
• Is kind, patient, reliable, and eager to learn
• Is interested in a future career supporting children or young people

• Help or volunteer at youth groups (e.g. Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides)
• Have completed work experience in a school or childcare setting
• Have siblings or family members with additional needs
• Are considering careers in education, youth work, psychology, SEND, or social care

Our approach is to offer a bespoke and relevant learning program for each learner. Integration into standardised education opportunities and social integration is everything we do. No child should have their future negatively affected or be excluded in their later life due to the lack of access or support for education opportunities that are appropriate to their abilities & strengths.

All applications will be managed by Elementa. Successful applications will have a full‑prescreen, interview, insight session and visit to one of our Alternative Provision sites. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of employment trial period.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.