Job Purpose
To provide consistent, trauma‑informed learning and pastoral support to young people receiving inpatient mental health care, enabling them to engage with education in a way that feels safe, meaningful and achievable. Working alongside teachers, clinical staff and pastoral leads, the Learning Mentor acts as a stable adult presence who builds trust, supports emotional regulation and bridges the gap between therapeutic care and education.
Responsibilities
Support for students in accessing learning activities in a variety of settings, including vocational placements and Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff to include:
· Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through consistent presence on the ward and in learning spaces.
· Support pupils to engage with learning in classrooms, quiet spaces or on the ward when they are unable to attend formal lessons.
· Use trauma‑informed approaches to support emotional regulation, motivation and readiness to learn.
· Provide academic and practical learning support, adapting tasks sensitively to meet emotional and mental health needs.
· Support participation in Learning Outside the Classroom, occupational therapy sessions and vocational activities, following risk assessments and clinical guidance.
· Support the day‑to‑day running of the classroom: ensuring resources are available, technology is charged and the environment is safe and welcoming.
· Prepare individual learning packs for pupils who are unable to attend lessons.
· Support all learners including post‑16, with meaningful activities including online courses, life skills and transition planning.
· Supervision of students during off-site activities, this could include engaging in sport, adventurous activities, attending vocational training courses with other providers, visiting or transitioning to another school
· Be aware of, and comply with Policies and Procedures relating to:- Child Protection; Health & Safety; Security; and Confidentiality – reporting all concerns to the Designated Person/s
· Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
· Provide support for the preparation of, and undertaking of examinations
· Implement strategies identified on learner’s EHCPs
· Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, teachers and pastoral staff.
· Support communication between education and clinical teams to ensure consistency of approach.
· Contribute to CPOMS and other recording systems as required.
· Attend daily clinical handovers and contribute to information sharing in line with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
· Maintain high levels of vigilance around risk, including self‑harm, suicidal ideation and safeguarding concerns.
· Attend ACE meetings, reviews and participate in training within contracted hours.
General Duties
· Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. attendance/absence, typing, photocopying, printing, display, baseline assessment at times Ensuring maintenance of a clean, safe, and orderly working environment
· Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment, resources, materials, as instructed, ensuring quality/safety
· Undertake record keeping as directed
· Monitoring and arranging orderly and secure storage of learning resources
About the School
We are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision.
Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals.
Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field
