Learning support mentor

Job Description

Learning Support Mentor – Start a New Chapter This September

Stockport & Tameside | Flexible Opportunities with Teaching Personnel

Ready for a fresh start this September? Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every single day?

At Teaching Personnel, we’re supporting schools across Stockport and Tameside to welcome passionate individuals into rewarding SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Teaching Assistant roles for the new academic year. Whether you're experienced or looking to transition into education, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin a fulfilling new path.

What Your Role Could Look Like

Step into a role where no two days are the same:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and complex learning profiles
• Working closely with teachers to create positive, safe and inclusive classroom environments
• Taking on day-to-day supply, short-term, or longer-term placements
• Gaining valuable experience across a variety of local schools
• Making a genuine impact on young people’s confidence, wellbeing and future

Why Start Your Journey with Teaching Personnel?

We’re here to support you every step of the way:

• Specialist consultants who understand SEMH settings and local schools
• Free CPD & accredited training, including SEN/SEMH development
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles
• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support, guidance & honest communication
• Work in schools that prioritise inclusion, wellbeing and student success

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience supporting young people (education, care, youth work or similar) – or a strong desire to start in this sector
• Are available Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Feel confident (or are willing to learn) supporting challenging behaviour
• Bring a positive, patient and proactive mindset
• Are passionate about changing young lives for the better
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or are willing to apply through us)

Make September Your Turning Point

This is more than just a job; it’s the chance to build a career where your work truly matters. If you're ready to step into education, develop new skills, and support students who need it most, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Teaching Personnel this September.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.