training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term Time Only)
Salary/Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly transform a young person's future?
We are recruiting a resilient, professional, and empathetic Learning Mentor to join our dedicated Alternative Provision team in Plymouth. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in youth work, behaviour support, or SEN coaching who want to help vulnerable students re-engage with education and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Educational Re-engagement: Provide tailored 1:1 mentorship to young people, supporting their transition back into a stable classroom environment.
Personalised Learning Plans: Develop and execute bespoke behavioural and academic strategies to facilitate student progress.
Community Outreach & Enrichment: Lead educational and social development sessions outside the classroom, utilising local community spaces.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong, trusting relationships and maintain regular communication with parents, carers, and multi-agency teams.
Candidate Requirements (Essential & Desirable):
Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for community-based learning sessions.
Experience: Experience working with young people displaying challenging behaviour, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, or within an alternative provision/PRU setting is highly desirable.
Core Skills: Exceptional communication, active listening, and conflict-de-escalation skills.
Key Attributes: A calm, patient, and solution-focused mindset with the emotional resilience required for challenging educational environments.
Why Apply Through Randstad?
By joining our Plymouth network, you will gain access to dedicated consultant support, competitive daily rates paid weekly, and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your career in education.
How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make a lasting impact, apply today.
Email your CV to: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
Call for a confidential discussion: 01293 527416
