Job Description
Pay: £88.92 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Wirral
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (must be able to commit to all days)
SEND Learning Mentor – Secondary Specialist Provision (Wirral)
New Directions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Mentor to join this exceptional secondary specialist provision. The successful candidate will support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, working across all curriculum areas to assist teaching, learning, and personal development.
The role involves working closely with students who experience anxiety, mental health needs, and other additional challenges, helping them re-engage with learning and build confidence at a pace that suits them. This position is ideal for someone who is patient, nurturing, and committed to empowering vulnerable young people to achieve their full potential.
About the School
The school is a specialist education provider supporting some of the Wirral’s most vulnerable young people and is widely recognised for its nurturing, personalised, and inclusive approach. Staff work tirelessly to ensure that every student feels valued and understood from the moment they arrive, placing a strong emphasis on emotional well-being and creating a safe, calm environment where young people can thrive.
A dedicated pastoral team works alongside teaching staff to identify barriers to learning and provide meaningful, targeted support. Students benefit from a curriculum that is flexible, creative, and tailored to a wide range of individual needs, ensuring that no learner is left behind. The school also offers a rich enrichment programme designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and develop essential life skills.
Staff maintain close, supportive relationships with families to ensure a consistent approach and a smooth pathway of support. A culture of high expectations—balanced with empathy and understanding—runs through every part of school life. Learners are encouraged to celebrate their successes, reflect on their progress, and develop the resilience they need to face new challenges.
The school’s commitment to trauma-informed practice ensures that all students receive compassionate, structured, and consistent support. Above all, the school is driven by a deep-rooted commitment to helping young people overcome barriers, develop independence, and move towards positive and successful futures.
Why Work in a SEND Setting?
• Make a difference to some of Wirral’s most vulnerable students
• Smaller class sizes for personalised, one-to-one support
• Creative curriculum opportunities tailored to individual needs
• Highly rewarding environment with real impact on students’ development
• Specialist training and CPD in SEND and trauma-informed practice
• Collaborative team culture working with experienced professionals
• Strong work–life balance within supportive, well-structured settings
How to Apply
To apply for this SEND Learning Mentor position, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma at our Wirral office in Ellesmere Port.
Emma will be in touch to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. Successful applicants will be invited to interview (online or in person) and must complete all safeguarding checks, including a full application form, two years of references, and an enhanced DBS check. All offers are subject to the successful completion of these checks.
Why wait? Join us in making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives — apply today!
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.