Learning Mentor - SEMH & Vocational

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary:£21,731 - £24,195.50 per annum + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only

Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Direct learner contact: 9:00am - 2:30pm)

Start Date: September 2026 (with the opportunity to start sooner by supporting learners within the Hospitality provision)

Training Begins: 24 August 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.

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

Through 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 and employment.

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

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• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
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• Deliver engaging vocational learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8 learners.
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• Support learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND and additional behavioural needs.
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• Use effective de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management strategies.
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• Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
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• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive engagement.
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• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external 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 and Behaviour Mentor
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• Sports Coach
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• Youth Worker
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• Mechanic or Engineer
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• Cadet or Forces
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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 working with 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 helping young people achieve their potential.
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Experience within mechanics, engineering or vocational learning is advantageous but not essential. We are looking for resilient, compassionate individuals with the right attitude and commitment to making a lasting difference.

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• Salary: £21,731 - £24,195.50 per annum
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• Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
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• Full-time, permanent position
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• Term-time only contract
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• September 2026 start
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• Opportunity to start earlier within the Hospitality provision
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• Comprehensive induction and training from 24 August 2026
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• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
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• Company pension
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• Staff wellbeing initiatives
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• Team celebrations and social events
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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This is more than a Learning Mentor position.

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 meaningful relationships, supporting young people to succeed 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.