Learning mentor

Salary: £90 - £110
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Chorley

A SEN/SEMH school in Chorley is seeking a skilled Learning Mentor to work with children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, often alongside autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties. The role involves:

• Providing daily 1:1 and small-group mentoring for pupils who struggle with engagement, attendance or behaviour.

• Supporting pupils in lessons - helping them regulate emotions and remain focused.

• Leading targeted sessions on resilience, confidence-building and social skills.

• De-escalating incidents calmly using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

• Liaising with teachers, parents/carers and external agencies to ensure consistent support.

• Recording and tracking progress to celebrate improvements and inform next steps.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or additional needs (school, PRU, youth work, or residential care settings).

• Strong interpersonal and behaviour-management skills with a calm, consistent approach.

• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships quickly.

• Flexibility to adapt to different age groups and needs.

• A willingness to undertake Team Teach or equivalent training (advantageous if already trained).

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through the agency.

• Ongoing CPD including behaviour management and trauma-informed practice.

• A dedicated consultant providing full support throughout placements.

• Opportunities for long-term roles or progression into pastoral and HLTA positions.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check and reference verification, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

How to Apply:
If you are a Learning Mentor with SEMH or SEN experience and are interested in this role, please apply!