Learning Support Mentor

Job Details

Job Title: Learning Support Mentor

Location: Bankside College, Hanley Castle, WR8 0AD

Hours:
Monday - 37.5 hours per week
Friday - 8:30am to 4pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Start: July 2026

UK applicants only

No sponsorship available

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers/tutors to deliver high quality education and ensure all policies, procedures and safeguarding standards are fully implemented.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and group support to help students access the curriculum and develop independence.
• Assist in creating a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment, including organising resources, equipment and classroom/workshop spaces.
• Contribute to student documentation (BSPs, Risk Assessments, IEPs, EHCPs, Communication Profiles, Pastoral Plans) and support consistent implementation.
• Support students' personal care, feeding and emotional needs, and help manage challenging behaviour using positive, developmental approaches.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, care staff and families to ensure a consistent approach to education, wellbeing and daily support.
• Maintain accurate records in line with company and regulatory requirements, and stay up to date with relevant educational and autism related practice.
• Work collaboratively within the multi professional team and contribute to wider college development and improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Compassionate, patient and committed to helping young people succeed; a strong communicator who can build positive relationships; able to stay calm and supportive in challenging situations; organised, proactive and a great team player; passionate about inclusive education and personal development; possessing a driving licence; experience in SEN, autism support or education is beneficial, but what matters most is your attitude, values and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support