Learning Mentor - SEMH & Vocational Learning

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only

Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

New Chapter Tuition is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist vocational education provision to recruit a Learning Mentor for a full-time, permanent role starting in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing provision supporting learners from KS3-KS5 with SEMH, ADHD, emotional and behavioural needs, and those who have experienced trauma.

Using practical, hands-on vocational learning, you'll help learners rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the skills they need to succeed in further education, employment and life.

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

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• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
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• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8, delivering engaging vocational learning.
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• Support learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND and additional needs.
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• Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies.
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• Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
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• Promote confidence, resilience and independence.
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• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive learner outcomes.
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This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as a:

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• Learning Mentor
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• Behaviour Mentor
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• Teaching Assistant
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• Sports Coach
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• Youth Worker
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• Mechanic
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• Engineer
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• Cadet Instructor
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• Vocational Instructor
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• Alternative Provision Practitioner
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To be successful, you'll have:

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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• Experience supporting children and young people.
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• Experience supporting learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND or challenging behaviour.
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• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
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• A trauma-informed, nurturing and relationship-led approach.
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• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.
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Experience in mechanics, engineering or vocational learning is desirable but not essential. We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, resilience and commitment to helping young people succeed.

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• Salary: £21,731 - £25,758
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• Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
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• Full-time, permanent role
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• Term-time only
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• September 2026 start
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• Ongoing training and professional development
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• Excellent career progression opportunities
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• Company pension
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• Staff wellbeing initiatives
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• Team celebrations and events
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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This is more than a Learning Mentor role.

It's an opportunity to become a positive role model, helping young people overcome barriers, discover their strengths and achieve things they never thought possible.

If you're passionate about building relationships, supporting young people and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exclusive opportunity.