Job Description:

Learning Mentor – SEN School – Heybridge | Immediate Start | Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Mentor to join a welcoming SEN school in Heybridge. This is a full-time role supporting students who may require additional support with behaviour, engagement, emotional regulation, attendance, confidence, and wellbeing.

The Role

As a LearningMentor, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students 
• Support students with Learningmanagement, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Build positive and professional relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Work closely with Pastoral Leaders, Heads of Year, SENCOs, Safeguarding Teams, and Teaching Staff
• Implement targeted intervention strategies to improve behaviour, attendance, and outcomes
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• A patient, empathetic, and proactive individual
• Experience working with young people in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support settings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting students with challenging Learningand additional needs
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• Graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, support workers, and psychology graduates are highly encouraged to apply

Pay & Benefits

• £92.59– £120 per day (depending on experience)
• Fortnightly pay – reliable and consistent
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
• Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling, youth work, safeguarding, SEND, SEMH, and pastoral support

Why Work with GSL Education?

When you register with GSL Education, you benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to a wide range of opportunities across local secondary schools
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing CPD and training to support career progression
• Fast and efficient registration process
• Competitive pay rates and consistent work opportunities

Why This Role?

This is more than just a job — it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. You will support students in overcoming barriers to learning, improving confidence, developing positive behaviours, and achieving their full potential within a supportive secondary school environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.