Learning Mentor

Exeter
£120 per day
Permanent
Part-time

2 months ago

Role: Learning Mentor - Community Based SEND SupportLocation: Exeter, DevonStart: September 2025Hours: Full time and part time hours availableSalary: £110 - £120 per dayLong-Term Teachers are delighted to be working with a respected, person-centred education provider to recruit Learning Mentors for their Exeter-based team. Starting in September 2025, these roles offer a rewarding opportunity to work with young people aged 16 - 25 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with EHCPs.This is more than a classroom role - you’ll be delivering meaningful, real-world learning experiences in the community, supporting learners to build confidence, independence and key life skills.About The Role:As a Learning Mentor, you’ll guide students through tailored learning journeys that take place in local libraries, leisure centres, work placements and community hubs. You’ll deliver personalised support that blends academic progress with social, emotional and practical development.Key Responsibilities:

Mentor students in a range of community-based environments
Deliver inclusive learning experiences tailored to individual needs and interests
Monitor and report progress toward educational and personal goals
Work closely with tutors, families and outside professionals to ensure holistic support
Work closely with tutors, families and outside professionals to ensure holistic support
Promote confidence, resilience and independent living skills

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with young people is essential, with SEND or additional needs is an advantage
Compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic about supporting young learners
Confident working independently in varied community settings
Creative, flexible and proactive in tailoring learning activities
Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle

What’s On Offer:

A fulfilling role within a progressive, values-led organisation
The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
A strong, supportive team culture where your contribution is valued
A varied and dynamic role where no two days are ever the same

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career and want a role that truly matters, apply today through Long-Term Teachers! Let’s help young people in Exeter build brighter, more independent futures together!Working with Long-term Teachers:We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.In addition you will receive:

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
Permanent job roles
Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
Working to Agency Workers Regulations
Interview preparation, advice and support
Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

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