Job Description:

Learning Mentor (SEMH & Reintegration)
Location: Tiptree, Essex
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £105 – £130 per day

We are working with a specialist education provision in Tiptree to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentor to join their team from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced Learning Mentors, Pastoral Support Workers, Youth Workers, Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, or graduates looking to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to medical needs and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

• Specialist setting supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong focus on reintegration, wellbeing, and personalised support
• Supportive leadership team and positive staff culture
• Commitment to trauma-informed and restorative practice
• Based in Tiptree, Essex, with outreach support delivered across a variety of settings

• Provide tailored one-to-one support for KS3 and KS4 pupils who are unable to access mainstream education
• Deliver mentoring sessions in homes, schools, community settings, libraries, and other appropriate environments
• Support pupils in overcoming barriers to attendance, engagement, and learning
• Facilitate successful reintegration into mainstream or specialist educational settings
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Work closely with schools, SENCOs, parents, carers, and external agencies
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews
• Maintain accurate records of pupil engagement, attendance, and progress
• Support the implementation of trauma-informed and restorative approaches to meet individual pupil needs

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or barriers to education
• Previous experience as a Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or similar role
• Graduates with relevant experience and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people are encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice is desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance is essential

• Full-time role from September 2026
• Competitive day rate of £105 – £130 per day
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's educational journeys
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent experience for those considering careers in education, psychology, youth work, social care, or pastoral leadership
• Clear progression opportunities within specialist education settings

Apply today with your CV to secure this Learning Mentor (SEMH & Reintegration) role in Tiptree for September 2026. Interviews and visits to the provision are available.

Reference: INDED