Learning Mentor - SEMH, Autism & ADHD

Learning Mentor - SEMH, Autism & ADHD

📍 Southwark, South East London
📅 July 2026 Start
⏰ Part-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term

£15-£20 per hour (dependent on experience)

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a Learning Mentor to support a young man studying a Level 2 Music Performance & Production course within a college setting in Southwark.

The learner has an EHCP for SEMH, alongside diagnoses of Autism and ADHD, and has experienced early childhood trauma. We are seeking a calm, resilient and relationship-focused individual who can provide consistent support and help the learner engage successfully with education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support within the college environment

• Build a positive and trusting relationship

• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning

• Use effective de-escalation strategies

• Advocate for the learner's needs

• Work alongside college staff and professionals

• Complete daily logs and records

• Promote independence, confidence and positive outcomes

Ideal Experience

• Learning Mentor

• Youth Worker

• Behaviour Mentor

• Teaching Assistant

• Alternative Provision

• Outreach Worker

• Social Care

• Youth Offending Services

• Sports Coaching

• Psychology or Criminology Graduate with relevant experience

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people

• Knowledge of SEMH, Autism and/or ADHD

• Trauma-informed approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Right to Work in the UK

Timetable

Monday: 09:00 - 16:15
Tuesday: 11:15 - 16:15
Wednesday: 11:15 - 13:15
Thursday: 12:15 - 15:15
Friday: No timetabled sessions

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to a vulnerable young person's education, wellbeing and future outcomes.

Apply today for immediate consideration and a July start.