Learning Mentor - SEMH
5 days ago
Wimbledon
Learning Mentor - SEMH & Vocational Learning Location: Mitcham, South London Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential? New Chapter Tuition is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist vocational education provision to recruit a Learning Mentor for a full-time, permanent role. Supporting learners from KS3-KS5 with SEMH, ADHD, emotional and behavioural needs, and those who have experienced trauma, you'll use practical, vocational learning to help young people rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the skills they need for further education, employment and life. The Role As a Learning Mentor, you will: Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8. Deliver engaging, practical vocational learning. Build positive, trusting relationships with young people. Support learners with SEMH, ADHD and SEND. Use effective de-escalation and behaviour management strategies. Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment. Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve positive learner outcomes. About You This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as a: Learning Mentor Behaviour Mentor Teaching Assistant Sports Coach Youth Worker Mechanic, Engineer or Vocational Instructor Cadet Instructor or Alternative Provision Practitioner You'll also have: Experience supporting children and young people. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience supporting learners with SEMH, ADHD or challenging behaviour. Strong de-escalation skills. A trauma-informed, nurturing approach. A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people. What's on Offer? Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus Full-time, permanent role Term-time only September 2026 start Ongoing training and career progression Company pension and staff wellbeing initiatives Supportive and collaborative working environment Why Join? This is more than a Learning Mentor role—it's an opportunity to become a positive role model and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day. If you're passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exclusive opportunity