Job description
Job Title: Learning Mentor – SEND & Pastoral Support
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Daily Rate: £550 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, Term time
About the School:
We’re partnering with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Bury where every young person aged 11-19 is placed on a highly personalised learning pathway designed around their unique strengths and needs. Driven by a vision of Excellence for All, this is a school that works in true partnership with families, therapists, and the wider community to ensure no student is left behind. If that’s the kind of team you want to be part of, read on.
About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you’ll be the consistent, trusted figure that some of the school’s most vulnerable students rely on. You’ll work across pastoral and academic support – helping students navigate challenges, build resilience, and stay connected to their learning. This is a role that demands empathy, creativity, and a genuine belief in the potential of every young person, regardless of where they’re starting from.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Experience in a mentoring, pastoral, or student support role – ideally within a SEND or specialist school setting
2. A strong understanding of SEMH, ASD, and the barriers facing young people with complex needs
3. Warm, patient, and solutions-focused with high expectations for every student
4. Confident communicating with students, families, and multi-disciplinary professionals
5. Experience supporting students through transitions or into post-16 provision is desirable
6. A background in youth work, psychology, education, or social care is an advantage
To Be Eligible You Must:
7. Hold Right to Work in the UK
8. Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
9. Provide two professional references from child-related roles
10. Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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