Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting children, young people, and their families?

Do you have a strong inclusive ethos and a desire to see improved outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

If you do, then you might be the person we are looking for!

The Education Division's Interim Provision Service (IPS) are seeking to recruit highly experienced and dynamic Learning Mentors to join this exciting team within Children's Services. We are looking for Learning Mentors for the Hastings and Eastbourne areas.

This position is permanent, full-time hours per week, term time only

As a Learning Mentor you will be working with children and young people that have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), you will have the chance to give them the confidence and opportunity to progress in life. Your skills and knowledge will play a key part in shaping their future.

You will undertake responsibilities in supporting children and young people with transition support and targeted interventions. You will be a highly effective learning mentor who is committed in supporting children and young people whilst they are awaiting a school placement. The role will require you to have effective communication skills and an ability to work successfully with a wide range of people. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the skills to support service improvement and development.

We are looking for candidates who:

Can manage a caseload of children who require a range of interventions including SEND and targeted interventions in the home, IPS centre or virtually and monitor and review the effectiveness of these interventions.*
Be the first line of contact with parent/carers, developing positive relationships with them and to meet with them to obtain pupil and parent voice. To oversee and lead in the weekly safeguarding welfare checks.*
Undertake elements of the day to day running of the learning centre at Bexhill, under the direction of the Deputy Service Manager and IPS SEND teachers, including specific health and safety duties, supporting curriculum-based learning, and cookery sessions with the children and young people.*
Provide technical support, advice, and guidance within the home to students and families to ensure the successful access and ongoing progress to online learning.*
Be able to travel to children and young people's homes across Hastings and Eastbourne, to provide mentoring support.*
Driving Licence and own transport essential*

If you feel that you meet the aspects required for this role, then this could be the perfect role for you! To apply follow the

'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please let us know if you are interested in the permanent or fixed term role.

Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 29 July 2025 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview, followed by a task. This will be at Cavendish House, Hastings.

What can we offer you?

A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.*
A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.*
A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.*
A fellow team of motivated and committed professionals, and a supportive wider management team.*
We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.*

Salary approximately 25,993 - 26,835

Please read our help applying for jobs pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jenny Goring, Interim Provision Service on 07761 346885.