Learning Mentor

Role: Learning Mentor
Location: Alsager
Salary: 83.33 to 95.75 per day, depending on payroll selection
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Dates: April and September 2025

About Us

We are a specialist school in Alsager, dedicated to providing high-quality education for autistic children and young people aged 4 to 19. With a capacity for 70 students, we ensure small class sizes and a structured, nurturing environment where students can thrive.

Our child-centred approach tailors learning to each student's individual interests, strengths, and needs, with pathways that include vocational qualifications, GCSEs, and life skills programmes.

We foster an ethos of high expectations, independence, and resilience, helping students develop confidence and self-belief. Our setting is calm, structured, and supportive, designed to help students feel safe, valued, and motivated to succeed.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, they were rated 'Good' across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision.

Role Overview

As a Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting both male and female students with special educational needs, particularly Autism.

You will work closely with students, both one-on-one and in small groups, to motivate, guide, and support them in their education. This role requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and confident, able to build strong relationships while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.

You will collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging and tailored learning experiences, with a focus on vocational studies, functional English and Maths, and personal development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Mentor who is resilient, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver high-quality, structured learning experiences.
• Support students in developing independence, confidence, and resilience.
• Provide positive role modelling, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour.
• Help students prepare for life beyond school, including further education, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students to keep them engaged and motivated.

Key Requirements

• Understanding of working with students who have Autism.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain clear expectations.
• Resilience and adaptability-the ability to manage challenges and keep students engaged.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to inspire and motivate young people.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Next Steps

If you're a motivated, confident Learning Mentor with a passion for supporting students to reach their potential, apply today by clicking 'apply now' and submitting an up-to-date copy of your CV.

For an informal discussion about the Learning Mentor role, contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Alsager.

Your consultant will guide you through the recruitment process, which includes:

• Application Pack: You will need to complete a full application form.
• Interview: You will be invited to attend an interview, either online or face-to-face.
• Checks & Referencing:

- Two years of references will be taken up.

- An enhanced DBS check will be required.

All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.