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Learning Mentor
Job Posted: 26 minutes ago
Salary: £ 13.69 - 15.87 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role: Learning Mentor
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (1-hour dinner)
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: Long-term
Reeson Education is recruiting a resilient and compassionate Learning Mentor to support pupils aged 11 to 16 at a specialist secondary school in Wythenshawe. This Learning Mentor role is full-time and long-term, starting in September, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
The school caters to pupils with SEMH, trauma-related needs, anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and other emotional and mental health difficulties. As a Learning Mentor, you'll work directly with young people who often find mainstream education overwhelming and who require stability, trust, and a safe space to succeed.
Learning Mentor Key Responsibilities:
Act as a consistent and supportive Learning Mentor for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Deliver targeted interventions focused on emotional regulation, self-esteem, and positive behaviour
Work closely with pupils with trauma, anxiety, depression, and school avoidance
Support teaching staff by helping pupils remain focused, engaged, and regulated
Use de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed approaches in your Learning Mentor practice
Create a safe, structured, and trusting environment where pupils can learn
Support both 1:1 and small group sessions as a Learning Mentor
Track progress, behaviour, and engagement to support future planning
Communicate effectively with staff, families, and external professionals
Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, confidence, and self-worthLearning Mentor Requirements:
Experience working in an SEMH, alternative provision, or therapeutic setting
Proven track record as a Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, TA, or Behaviour Mentor
Confidence supporting young people with challenging behaviour and emotional needs
Calm, grounded, and consistent approach to behaviour and communication
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Full-time commitment to a long-term Learning Mentor roleWhy Join This School as a Learning Mentor?
Supportive, specialist team who understand the challenges of SEMH provision
Pupils with genuine needs who benefit from trusted adult support
Full-time stability with opportunities to build long-term relationships
Excellent facilities, structured routines, and clear expectations
£13.69 to £15.87 per hour
A chance to genuinely make a difference as a Learning MentorIf you're a passionate, emotionally intelligent Learning Mentor ready for a new long-term role in September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Learning Mentor with Reeson Education.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
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