learning mentor.

• Location: Plymouth, Devon

• Salary: £92.56-£95 per day

• Contract: Day-to-Day or Long-Term options available

• Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and deeply empathetic Learning Mentor in the Plymouth area to support incredible young people who need a tailored approach to education. We know that before a student can engage with learning, they need to feel safe, understood, and emotionally secure.

This is a highly rewarding role within a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment, perfect for someone who wants to make a tangible, life-changing impact every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Coping Strategies: Work 1:1 with students who experience high anxiety, sensory overload, or school refusal, helping them co-create personalised coping mechanisms.

• Champion Wellbeing: Act as a trusted adult, supporting the overall mental health and emotional wellbeing of students to help them gradually re-engage with their education.

• Partner with Families: Build strong relationships and work closely with parents and carers to ensure a consistent, supportive approach between school and home.

• Community Engagement: Take learning beyond the classroom. You will support students out in the Plymouth community to develop vital life skills, boost social confidence, and navigate real-world scenarios.

About You

You don't necessarily need a background in formal teaching, but you do need boundless patience, excellent active listening skills, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or trauma histories).

• An adaptable, creative mindset-ready to pivot a session if a student is having a difficult day.

• Strong communication skills to build trust with anxious students and protective families alike.

• A proactive attitude toward community-based learning and safety.

Why Apply?

• Flexibility: Options for day-to-day assignments or stable, long-term placements depending on your lifestyle and career goals.

• Immediate Impact: A prompt start date means you can step in and start making a difference right away.

• Supportive Partnership: Work alongside dedicated consultants who will support you throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you are ready to help these students find their feet and build a brighter future, get in touch today for an immediate chat.

• Email: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

• Call: 01293 527416