Learning Mentor

Job introduction

About the role

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.

We are looking for candidates who:

• 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.

If you feel that you meet the aspects required for this role, click the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.  Please let us know if you are interested in the permanent or fixed term role.

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.

Please read our help applying for jobs pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

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.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Work Permits

 We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

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.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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