Learning Support Mentor

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting Learning Support Mentors to work across a range of schools across Darlington.

These roles involve supporting students who may require additional guidance, encouragement and intervention to help them engage positively with education.

You could be working with pupils who have:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Mild to moderate learning difficulties
• Behavioural challenges
• Attendance or engagement concerns

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will act as a positive role model, helping students build confidence, resilience and the skills required to succeed both academically and personally.

Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one and small group mentoring support
• Supporting students with emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Building trusted relationships with young people
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Supporting students during lessons, breaktimes and interventions

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people in education, youth work, care or mentoring settings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, empathy and resilience
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• An understanding of SEND and SEMH needs is desirable

Whether you're an experienced mentor or looking to take the next step into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Flexible Supply Work | Competitive Daily Rates | Immediate & September Starts Available

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.