Job Description

Learning Mentor - Outdoor & Animal-Assisted Alternative Provision

Location:

RG7

Hours:

Term Time Only | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

Start Date:

September 2025

Salary:

21,782.64

"Learning Differently. Living Fully. Growing Futures."

Are you passionate about helping young people grow beyond the classroom? Do you believe in the power of nature, animals, and creativity in education? Stable Futures, part of Amegreen Children's Services, invites you to join us as a Learning Mentor.

This is more than a job - it's a chance to change lives.

Why Stable Futures?

Based on the rural West Berkshire/Hampshire border, Stable Futures offers therapeutic, nature-based, and animal-assisted education to children unable to access mainstream schooling due to social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) challenges.

With a 4:1 group ratio, you'll deliver a hands-on curriculum blending:

Equine-assisted learning Animal care Forest school and bushcraft Horticulture, art, and life skills PSHE, SEMH education, and alternative subjects like careers and well-being

Your Role:

Build strong, supportive relationships with young people Lead engaging, bespoke sessions Support emotional growth and resilience Model healthy boundaries and positive behaviour Work collaboratively in a trauma-informed team

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Experienced with SEMH/SEN learners Confident outdoors and around animals Creative, adaptable, and calm under pressure A great communicator with resilience and humour
Teaching qualifications (QTS/QTLS) are a bonus, but not essential if you have strong relevant experience.

About Amegreen Children's Services:

With over 30 years of experience, Amegreen provides therapeutic residential care and education for children aged 5-18. All our homes are Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding. Stable Futures is our dedicated educational arm, bridging the gap between care and classroom.

What We Offer:

A unique role in a beautiful farm and forest setting Term-time only schedule Training in therapeutic, trauma-informed practice A supportive, values-driven team The opportunity to truly make a difference
Is this sounds like the role for you,

click 'Apply' now

!

Alternatively, you can reach out to the team on recruitment@amegreencs.co.uk

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children's Services.

Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,782.64 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mortimer, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025