Details:
- Salary: £21,731 - 25,758 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Merton Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Learning Mentor - SEMH & Vocational Learning
???? Location: Mitcham, South London
???? Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus
???? Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
???? Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
???? Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential?
New Chapter Tuition is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist vocational education provision to recruit a Learning Mentor for a full-time, permanent role.
Supporting learners from KS3-KS5 with SEMH, ADHD, emotional and behavioural needs, and those who have experienced trauma, you'll use practical, vocational learning to help young people rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the skills they need for further education, employment and life.
The Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will:
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Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8.
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Deliver engaging, practical vocational learning.
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Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
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Support learners with SEMH, ADHD and SEND.
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Use effective de-escalation and behaviour management strategies.
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Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve positive learner outcomes.
About You
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as a:
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Learning Mentor
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Behaviour Mentor
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Teaching Assistant
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Sports Coach
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Youth Worker
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Mechanic, Engineer or Vocational Instructor
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Cadet Instructor or Alternative Provision Practitioner
You'll also have:
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Experience supporting children and young people.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Experience supporting learners with SEMH, ADHD or challenging behaviour.
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Strong de-escalation skills.
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A trauma-informed, nurturing approach.
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A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.
What's on Offer?
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Salary: £21,731 - £25,758
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Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
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Full-time, permanent role
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Term-time only
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September 2026 start
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Ongoing training and career progression
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Company pension and staff wellbeing initiatives
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
Why Join?
This is more than a Learning Mentor role—it's an opportunity to become a positive role model and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.
If you're passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exclusive opportunity