Job Description

Learning Mentor - Outdoor & Animal-Assisted Alternative Provision

Location:

RG7

Hours:

Term Time Only | Monday-Friday, 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, learn, and thrive outside of the traditional classroom? Do you believe in the power of nature, animals, and creativity in education? If so, Stable Futures, part of

Amegreen Children's Services

, invites you to apply for our unique

Learning Mentor

role.


This is more than just a job. It's a

mission

to change lives.

Why Join Stable Futures?

Set on the boarder of rural West Berkshire/ Hampshire, Stable Futures offers a

therapeutic, nature-based and animal-assisted learning environment

for children and young people unable to access mainstream education. Our learners face a variety of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and we're here to provide

hope, structure, and opportunity

.


You'll work in small groups (max 4:1 ratio), supporting each child through a

bespoke, hands-on curriculum

that blends:


Equine-assisted learning Small animal care Forest school activities Horticulture, bushcraft, art, and creative life skills PSHE and SEMH education Alternative curriculum sessions including careers, modern Britain, and well-being

Your Role as Learning Mentor

As a Learning Mentor, you will:


Build strong, therapeutic relationships with young people as a consistent, compassionate adult figure Deliver tailored, engaging sessions across our alternative curriculum Support emotional development and resilience Role-model healthy boundaries and positive behaviour Contribute to a nurturing, creative, and trauma-informed educational environment Collaborate closely with our wider multidisciplinary team

What We're Looking For

We want to hear from you if you are:


Experienced in working with children and young people with SEMH or SEN needs Calm, creative, adaptable and confident in the outdoors Passionate about holistic, child-led education Able to plan and deliver engaging and meaningful activities (including PSHE/SEMH themes) Comfortable around animals and outdoor work A great communicator with a good sense of humour and professional resilience

Teaching qualifications (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential if you have significant experience and a creative approach to alternative education.

About Amegreen Children's Services

With over 30 years of experience,

Amegreen Children's Services

provides outstanding therapeutic residential care and education for vulnerable children aged 5-18. All our homes are rated

Good

or

Outstanding

by Ofsted. Our approach is grounded in warmth, consistency, and a deep respect for each child's story. Stable Futures is our dedicated educational provision, offering the bridge many young people need between care and classroom.

What We Offer

A unique and fulfilling role in a beautiful countryside setting across a farm and forest provision. Term-time only working with school holidays off Ongoing training and development in therapeutic and trauma-informed practice A warm, values-driven team and strong professional support The chance to genuinely change lives every single day

If you feel you have the passion for helping children and are eager to contribute to the growth and success of our services as our

Therapeutic Learning Mentor

,

then please click "

apply

" now - We'd love to hear from you!

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