Learning Support Mentor – Secondary SEN School

Location: Greater Manchester – Multiple Opportunities
Setting: Secondary SEN / Specialist School
Role: Learning Support Mentor
⏰ Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start: Immediate / Ongoing Opportunities

Be the person who makes the difference.

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

Do you have the patience, resilience and personality to build genuine relationships with pupils who may need a little more encouragement, understanding and support?

We're looking for Learning Support Mentors to join secondary SEN schools across Greater Manchester, supporting young people to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

This is much more than a classroom-based role. You'll be a trusted adult, positive role model and source of encouragement for pupils who may have faced challenges within mainstream education.

What will you be doing?

As a Learning Support Mentor, you'll work alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide personalised support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

Your day could include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and overcome barriers to learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting pupils with confidence, self-esteem and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop communication and social skills
• Supporting students during lessons, breaks and activities
• Providing encouragement when pupils are struggling
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Celebrating progress — including the small wins that can make the biggest difference

You may be supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, learning difficulties or other additional needs.

Getting to School

We understand that getting to work needs to be straightforward.

We have opportunities across Greater Manchester, with schools that offer excellent public transport connections, making them accessible by bus, tram and train.

For those who drive, there are also opportunities at schools with on-site or nearby parking, making commuting by car easy and convenient.

Whether you're travelling from Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan or surrounding areas, we can help find an opportunity that works for you.

⭐ Why become a Learning Support Mentor?

Make a genuine impact
Help young people develop the confidence, skills and independence they need for their future.

Build your SEN career
Gain valuable experience in specialist education and develop skills that can open doors to future opportunities.

Temp-to-Perm opportunities
Many of our roles can lead to permanent positions for the right person.

Supportive environments
Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff who understand the importance of high-quality SEN support.

Develop your skills
Every pupil is different, meaning you'll continually learn and develop as a practitioner.

Greater Manchester opportunities
Choose from a variety of secondary SEN settings and locations.

Who are we looking for?

You could be an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker, Behaviour Support Worker or Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity.

You might also be someone with experience working with young people in sports, youth work, residential care, mentoring or community settings who wants to move into education.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and understanding
• Positive and encouraging
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Confident building relationships with teenagers
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• A strong communicator and team player
• Willing to learn and develop their SEN knowledge

Your impact could be bigger than you think.

For some pupils, having one consistent adult who believes in them can completely change their experience of school.

If you're ready to become that person, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore Learning Support Mentor opportunities across Greater Manchester.

Send us your CV and let's find the right SEN school and role for you.

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