Alternative Learning Support Mentor

Bath

£110.00 - £130 per day

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Immediate Start Available

Support Young People Who Need It Most

We are currently recruiting Alternative Learning Support Mentors to work within specialist education settings across Bath, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH), Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), behavioural challenges and additional learning needs.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and creating positive outcomes through trust, consistency and meaningful relationships.

Whether your experience comes from education, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, mental health support or community work, this could be the opportunity to build a rewarding career where you genuinely make a difference every day.

The Role

As an Alternative Learning Support Mentor, you will support students both inside and outside of the classroom, helping them overcome barriers to education, improve emotional regulation and re-engage with learning.

You will become a trusted adult and positive role model for young people who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, anxiety, behavioural challenges or difficulties accessing mainstream education.

Every day will be different, but your focus will remain the same:

Providing stability, encouragement and support to young people who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs).
• Assisting students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Supporting engagement with education and learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) and pastoral teams.
• Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence.
• Using trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches to mentoring.
• Providing consistent support for vulnerable and at-risk students.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for compassionate, resilient and proactive individuals who genuinely want to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Experience working with children or vulnerable young people is highly desirable, however we also welcome applicants from transferable backgrounds.

Suitable Backgrounds May Include

• Youth Work
• Behaviour Support
• Teaching Assistant Experience
• Residential Children's Homes
• Sports Coaching
• Mental Health Support
• Care Work
• Outreach Work
• Support Work
• Armed Forces Backgrounds
• Community Mentoring

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• A calm and professional approach.
• An understanding of behaviour as communication.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• The ability to build trust and positive connections.
• A willingness to learn and develop within specialist education.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates of £110.00 - £130 per day.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Experience within specialist education environments.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.

Safeguarding Statement

This role is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and all relevant safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and want to be part of a values-driven organisation focused on changing lives through education and mentoring, we would love to hear from you.