Location: Community-based (outreach role) Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Pay: £89–£95 per day About the Role We are looking for a resilient and compassionate Learning Mentor to join our Alternative Provision team. You will work with children and young people who have experienced trauma and present with SEMH needs and other learning difficulties. This is a hands-on role supporting learners both in provision and through community outreach, helping them re-engage with education and develop positive coping strategies. Key Responsibilities Support pupils with SEMH, trauma-related needs, and additional learning difficulties Build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners Deliver 1:1 and small-group mentoring Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement Work closely with staff, families, and external professionals Carry out community-based outreach sessions Requirements Full UK driving licence and access to your own car (essential) Experience working with SEND pupils or vulnerable adults A trauma-informed and empathetic approach Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice Desirable (but not essential) Experience in alternative provision, PRUs, youth work, or care Training in trauma-informed practice or SEMH support Why Join Us? Rewarding role making a real difference Supportive team and structured school hours Opportunity to work creatively and flexibly Term-time friendly hours INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Holly Smith on 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Holly Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949022 | Ext: 6007</strong></strong>