Learning Mentor
Birmingham
Full time
£26,000 - £31,200 per annum
Vacancy ID
2d0a7cc4-0db1-42c1-b129-08551999c09a
Job Description
Supporting the day-to-day running of the school, this position contributes to a safe and structured environment. Collaboration with school staff is central to ensuring pupils are supported, expectations are clear, and safeguarding standards are upheld. Reliability, adaptability, and professionalism are essential.
Supports daily school routines and operations.
Works collaboratively with staff and pupils.
Maintains professional and safeguarding standards.
Adapts to the needs of the school environment.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting pupils with communication or SEND needs
Understanding of autism and speech language development
Patient observant communication style
Ability to follow specialist communication plans Strong safeguarding awareness
About the School
This Birmingham B24 SEND school is well regarded for its strong communication pathways sensory informed classrooms and warm inclusive ethos. With a Good Ofsted rating the school blends therapeutic practice with structured teaching routines ensuring each pupil feels safe supported and able to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them.
The school works closely with speech and language therapists occupational therapists and family support teams to create joined up approaches that meet pupils’ complex needs. Classrooms use consistent visual supports clear language low arousal layouts and designated communication zones to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence.
Staff describe the school culture as collaborative patient and deeply child centred with regular training in communication development AAC use social communication strategies and sensory regulation approaches. Families value the school’s compassion and transparency and the consistent progress pupils make in emotional regulation communication and independence.
For someone looking to build specialist SEND communication skills this setting offers a supportive reflective and purpose driven environment.