• Locations

  Ilford, London

• Salary

  Up to £18 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

Inclusive Learning Mentor

Job Title: Inclusive Learning Mentor

Location: South West London

Salary: 18-23/hr (depending on experience & role)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Inclusive Learning Mentor to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), learning difficulties, and additional support needs to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with curriculum teams, Learning Support Assistants, and external professionals, you will provide personalised support to help learners develop their literacy, numeracy, communication, independence, and employ-ability skills. You will play a key role in creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to learners across a range of curriculum areas.
• Support students to develop literacy, numeracy, communication, and study skills.
• Assist learners in achieving their individual learning goals and EHCP outcomes.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Support learners with social, emotional, and behavioural needs where required.
• Assist students to access classroom activities, enrichment opportunities, work placements, and community-based learning.
• Provide personal care and mobility support where required, following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and learner well-being.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND, learning difficulties, or additional support needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and support learners with varying needs and abilities.
• Understanding of inclusive practice and person-centred support.
• A patient, flexible, and positive approach.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within further education, schools, specialist provisions, or care settings.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, MLD, SLD, or complex needs.
• Experience providing personal care and supporting learners with physical disabilities.
• Training in manual handling, PEG feeding, medication administration, Makaton, or positive behaviour support.
• Relevant qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, or Youth Work.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners’ lives.
• Career progression within education and SEND support services.

Safeguarding Statement

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about inclusion, equality, and helping learners overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you. Join us as an Inclusive Learning Mentor and help empower students to achieve, progress, and succeed.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.