Location: Plymouth Job Type: Full-Time Salary: £93–£98 per day Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about supporting young people who need someone to believe in them? We are recruiting Learning Mentors to join a dedicated Alternative Provision supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, trauma, high anxiety, and a range of additional learning needs. This is an incredibly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with students both in the classroom and out in the community, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome barriers to learning. The Role As a Learning Mentor, you will: Build positive, trusting relationships with young people. Support students both on-site and during outreach activities within the community. Help students regulate emotions and manage challenging behaviours using a calm, nurturing and consistent approach. Encourage engagement, confidence, independence and positive outcomes. Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide the best support for each student. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from applicants with experience in: Youth Work Education Residential Care Health & Social Care Mental Health Support Support Work or similar transferable roles To be successful, you will: Hold a full UK driving licence. Have access to your own vehicle, as you'll be transporting students to outreach activities and educational visits. Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above). Be resilient, patient and confident when supporting students with complex needs. Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills. What We Offer: £93–£98 per day. Full induction and comprehensive training. Ongoing professional development and support. A welcoming and experienced team. A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. Full-time roles are available from September, with interviews taking place during the first week back in September. If you're looking for a meaningful career where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to positively impact young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey as a Learning Mentor this September.<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>