Learning Mentor

Job Introduction
Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families?

If you have a strong inclusive ethos and a desire to see improved outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, you might be the person we are looking for

The Education Division’s Interim Provision Service (IPS) are seeking to recruit highly experienced and dynamic Learning Mentors to join this exciting team within Children’s Services. We are looking for Learning Mentors for the Hastings, Rother and Rye areas.

There are two term time only positions available; one permanent, and one fixed term for one year.

Salary pro rata for TTO is approximately £22,293 per annum

As a Learning Mentor you will be working with children and young people that have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), you will have the chance to give them the confidence and opportunity to progress in life. Your skills and knowledge will play a key part in shaping their future.

You will undertake responsibilities in supporting children and young people with transition support and targeted interventions. You will be a highly effective learning mentor who is committed in supporting children and young people whilst they are awaiting a school placement. The role will require you to have effective communication skills and an ability to work successfully with a wide range of people. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills to support service improvement and development.
- Can manage a caseload of children who require a range of interventions including SEND and targeted interventions in the home, IPS centre or virtually and monitor and review the effectiveness of these interventions.
- Provide advice and support for school transitions, liaising with school staff including SENCOs, pastoral staff, and colleagues in the Education Division regarding the pupil passport.
- Be the first line of contact with parent/carers, developing positive relationships with them and to meet with them to obtain pupil and parent voice. To oversee and lead in the weekly safeguarding welfare checks.
- Undertake elements of the day to day running of the learning centre at Bexhill, under the direction of the Deputy Service Manager and IPS SEND teachers, including specific health and safety duties, supporting curriculum-based learning, and cookery sessions with the children and young people.
- Provide technical support, advice, and guidance within the home to students and families to ensure the successful access and ongoing progress to online learning.
- Be able to travel to children and young people’s homes across Hastings, Rother and Rye, to provide mentoring support.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 22 May 2025 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be at Cavendish House, Hastings.

What can we offer you?
- A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.
- A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
- A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
- A fellow team of motivated and committed professionals, and a supportive wider management team.
- We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jenny Goring, Interim Provision Service on 07761 346885.

For work that makes a difference

Additional Information
**Additional Information**

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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**Reasonable adjustments**

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

**Equal Opportunities**

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