Learning Mentor – Part Time
Start date: October 2025, or later for the right candidate
Term: Part Time, 22 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday, term time only
Contract type: Fixed for one year, may be extended.
Salary: £14 to £16 / hour depending on experience
Closing date: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 1pm
We are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor, with experience of working in education, to join our team from October 2025, or later for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in supporting a brilliant group of young people.
What we offer:
* a friendly, caring working environment with our fantastic staff team
* term-time working only and convenient working hours 9:00am to 2:30pm
* a stunning outdoor location in the Purbeck Hills, Dorset
* working with a group of fantastic young people
* pension scheme
* emphasis on mental health and well-being
* good work-life balance
* excellent job satisfaction
* opportunities for training and further professional development
* private healthcare after 1 year of service
Duties:
* building relationships with children with SEN and SEMH needs
* supporting young people with a range of activities and experiences
* helping to look after the onsite animals
* contributing to children's portfolios using written and photographic evidence
* ensuring the safeguarding of our young people
We are looking for an applicant who can really relate to, and engage groups of young people aged 8 to 16. Most of all, we are looking for someone who is patient, kind and non-judgemental with a real willingness to support our group of young people.
We have worked hard to establish an inclusive and trauma informed environment, and the successful applicant should align with our values and approach and be willing to learn.
For more information about our provision, please visit:
Visits will be arranged for short-listed candidates. Please send in your application form and we will be in contact with short-listed candidates.