Learning Mentor

Job Title: Learning Mentor (SEMH Specialist)

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Pay Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day

Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Recruiter: Randstad Education

Are you an experienced Learning Mentor or SEMH Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Plymouth?

We are currently recruiting a dedicated Learning Mentor to work within an Alternative Provision in Plymouth. This role involves supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them re-engage with education, build self-confidence, and develop essential life skills.

• 1:1 & Small Group Support: Work directly with young people with complex SEMH needs to build trust and increase engagement in learning.

• Confidence Building: Help students develop emotional resilience, self-esteem, and positive behaviour strategies in an Alternative Provision setting.

• Educational Assistance: Assist staff in delivering adapted curriculum activities tailored to individual pupil needs.

• Student Transport: Safely transport pupils to off-site learning activities or community interventions across Plymouth.

• De-escalation: Apply calm, effective behaviour management techniques to support emotional regulation.

• SEMH Experience: Demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, EBD, or complex needs (within school, youth work, or care settings).

• Driving Licence: A full, valid UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for business use.

• Key Qualifications: GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in both Maths and English.

• DBS: An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Competitive Daily Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day.

• Work-Life Balance: Standard school working hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM).

• Term Time Only: Enjoy school holidays off throughout the academic year.

• Impactful Work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable youth in the Plymouth community.

If you meet the essential criteria and are ready to support pupils across Plymouth, apply today.

For more information or to submit your CV directly, contact Hannah Joyner at Randstad Education:

• Email: [email removed]

• Phone: [phone removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school