Job Description
Specialist Secondary Provision
Pay: £88.92 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Wirral
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Full-Time)
About the School & Role Overview
This specialist provision supports pupils aged 11–19 with complex learning needs within a purpose-built environment designed to promote independence, communication, and engagement.
As a Learning Mentor, you will provide personalised support to pupils with significant cognitive difficulties, communication needs, sensory processing differences, and associated behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and able to access learning.
The role requires patience, consistency, and resilience. You will contribute to implementing personalised learning plans, supporting emotional regulation strategies, and promoting independence and life skills development. Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people’s progress and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Assist with implementation of EHCP targets
• Support communication, independence, and life skills
• Implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs (school or care setting)
• Calm, adaptable, and nurturing approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Understanding of behaviour as communication
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Why Work in a Specialist Setting?
• Smaller classes and personalised support
• Specialist SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Highly rewarding role with real impact
• Structured and well-supported working environment
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Successful applicants will be invited to interview 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 satisfactory clearance.
Make a real difference every day — apply now.
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.