Job description
Learning Mentor – SEMH Provision – Bournemouth
9:00am – 3:00pm | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Immediate Start or September
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About the Role
GSL Education are proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected and expanding SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Alternative Provision in Poole, supporting the recruitment of a dedicated Learning Mentor.
This is a unique opportunity to join a setting that is transforming the lives of young people aged 5 to 16, providing tailored education pathways for students who have been referred by the Local Education Authority due to a range of social, emotional, behavioural and additional needs.
The provision is built on a strong ethos of flexibility, creativity, and individualised learning. Every student receives a bespoke timetable designed around their needs, interests, and long-term outcomes, with a strong emphasis on engagement, trust-building, and personal development.
A significant focus is placed on Physical Education, outdoor learning, and activity-based engagement, making this an especially exciting opportunity for individuals with a sports, coaching, or youth work background.
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The Role Will Involve:
* Supporting students with SEMH and associated additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Delivering and facilitating engaging Physical Education and outdoor learning sessions (Optional)
* Building strong, positive and consistent relationships with students
* Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional development strategies
* Working flexibly both on-site and off-site (community-based learning)
* Assisting in the delivery of individualised learning plans and timetables
* Encouraging engagement, resilience, and re-integration into learning pathways
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About You:
We are looking for individuals who are:
* Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
* Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner
* Ideally experienced in sports coaching, youth work, SEN, or behaviour support
* Able to build trust and motivate disengaged learners
* Flexible, resilient, and proactive in their approach
* Hold a full UK driving licence (essential due to off-site learning)
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Why This Role?
* Highly rewarding work supporting some of the most vulnerable learners
* Strong emphasis on sport, outdoor education, and practical learning
* Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH experience
* Growing provision with new sites opening and excellent progression pathways
* Opportunity to increase hours if desired
* Supportive leadership team and experienced consultants at GSL Education
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About GSL Education
GSL Education are specialists in matching passionate educators with their ideal roles. With experienced consultants who have worked extensively within education, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships between staff and schools, ensuring the right fit for both professional growth and student success.
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Apply Today
If you are a Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Learning Mentor or Tutor looking for a rewarding new challenge in SEMH education, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or contact GSL Education for more information about this exciting opportunity.