Learning Mentor
Job Reference: 2692138593-2 Date Posted: 30 March 2026 Recruiter: anzuk Education Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: £95.00 to £127 Per Day Sector: Primary, SEND Job Type: Contract
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Job Description
Anzuk are working with Specialist Provisions within Taunton who are seeking Learning Mentors to join their expanding teams!
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Taunton
Pay Range: 95 - 127.41 per day
The provision: SEMH settings catering to students who have been or are at risk of exclusions from other settings due to their exceptionally complex behavioural needs. Our provisions provide bespoke learning programmes and positive behaviour support for small groups of students that have a variety of learning difficulties tied in with exceptionally challenging behaviours.
The Role: Learning Mentor (Taunton) - ( 95 - 127.41 per day)
* The school are looking to fill permanent roles - assessed after the initial settling in phase
* Working with a well trained team of staff in supporting extreme challenging behaviours - Full training will be provided
* Supporting students on a 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 basis
* Working with Children who would have SEMH, ASC and Sensory processing difficulties
Essential Requirements for a Learning Mentor:
* Experience working with challenging behaviour, either within education, healthcare, or other equivalent alternatives
* The school have specified a C in English and Maths at GCSE is required
* Right To Work in the UK, and currently resides in or close to Taunton, UK
* Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to gain one
* Desirable - Teach level 2 or similar positive behaviour management training
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of students and the school community
* Flexibility to work across all age ranges as we can't guarantee age groups for these bookings
* Must be available immediately and full-time
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Why register with anzuk Education:
* One of the most experienced teams in the area
* Use of advanced technology to improve your experiences such as a bookings app
* Online training platform as well as regular interactive training webinars
* Endless resources and up to date communication on our social media platforms
* Social events with like-minded professionals
* Transparent operating procedures
* Guaranteed work schemes available
* Share this job with a friend or colleague and receive 100 as a thank you once they have worked for 10 days, or successfully obtained a permanent post, through us
* If you are interested in hearing about alternative Teaching Assistant opportunities, please feel free to reach out
ANZUK Education is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences in education. Our mission is to inspire learning, support schools, and provide educators with fair, transparent, and flexible employment opportunities. While we may no longer be in the classroom ourselves, we remain committed to making a lasting impact on the education community by connecting outstanding teachers and support staff with schools that share their values.
Pay rates depend on experience, role type, umbrella or paye rate selection. ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.
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