Amegreen Children’s Services are proud to provide a specialist Equine Assisted Outdoor Learning Service, Stable Futures, which all our young people have access to from the moment they are placed with us.
At Stable Futures, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Learning Mentor to join our team with a focus on Careers & Next Steps. This role is key to facilitating successful transitions for our learners and ensuring they are prepared for the next steps in their educational or career journeys.
The Learning Mentors and team will take an active role in helping children develop confidence, self-respect, and ownership for their own success.
Contract Type: Term-time only, 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with groups of 4 children aged 6-17 years of age
- Work alongside a Centre & Deputy Manager, tutors, Equine Care Workers and other Learning Mentors
- Support our children, with focus on the child's voice
- Involve children in setting their own goals and ensuring lessons are differentiated to support each individual learner
- Transport children to activity centers and supervise activities
- Prepare lunches daily
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience working with children and young people, especially those who have additional educational or emotional needs.
- Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and how to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning requirements.
- Experience in career guidance, preparing young people for their next steps in education, training, or employment.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment for all learners.
Desirable:
- Experience working in an Alternative Provision or similar educational setting.
- Qualifications in Special Educational Needs (SEN) or related fields.
- Knowledge of local college and training providers.
- Experience in liaising with external agencies and building partnerships.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Access to continuous training and professional development opportunities.
- A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Is this sounds like the role for you, click ‘Apply' now!
Alternatively, you can reach out to the team on [email protected]
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 ***
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,782.64 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mortimer, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/2025
