Learning Mentor
Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HZ
Salary: £23,638.00 per annum (£13.25 per hour) (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
New Barn School, part of Options Autism, is seeking caring and committed Learning Mentors to support our pupils with autism and complex SEND needs.
As a Learning Mentor, you’ll be at the heart of each pupil’s journey — helping them access learning, build independence, and develop confidence to thrive academically and emotionally. You’ll provide consistent, personalised support within a structured, nurturing environment where every achievement is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
* Support autistic pupils with complex SEND to access learning and build confidence.
* Act as a positive role model, developing trusting and supportive relationships.
* Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom and practical activities.
* Deliver personalised, hands‑on support tailored to individual learning needs.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to embed a therapeutic, pupil‑centred approach.
* Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and behaviour.
* Encourage engagement in learning while promoting wellbeing and personal development.
* Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
About You
* GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
* Experience working within a SEND setting, ideally supporting autistic pupils.
* A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
* Resilience, empathy, and a positive, proactive approach.
* A strong commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement.
* Experience supporting autistic pupils or working within a SEND environment is highly desirable.
About Us
New Barn School, part of Options Autism, provides inclusive, nurturing education for autistic children and young people with complex needs across three sites. We deliver personalised learning, therapeutic support, and vocational opportunities tailored to each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan. Pupils learn in small, supportive settings that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Built on strong partnerships with families, New Barn empowers every learner to thrive and prepare for life beyond school.
For over 19 years, Options Autism (part of Outcomes First Group) has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
Why Join Us
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We aim to keep applicants informed throughout, but Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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