Vocational Learning Mentor – SEMH & SEND

Location: Harlow, Essex

Salary: £21,731–£24,195.50 + up to £2,500 annual performance bonus

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

Student Day: 9:00am–2:30pm

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a Vocational Learning Mentor to join a specialist vocational education provision in Harlow.

This is a hands-on role combining learning delivery, practical instruction and behaviour mentoring. You will support KS3–KS5 learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND and behavioural needs, helping them re-engage with education through practical and vocational learning, including mechanics and motorsport.

Working 1:1 and with small groups of up to eight learners, you will help deliver and instruct vocational activities, support learning and progress, and provide the structure, boundaries and positive relationships young people need to succeed.

The role will involve:

• Delivering and supporting practical, vocational learning
• Instructing learners through mechanics and motorsport-based activities
• Supporting learners 1:1 and in small groups of up to eight
• Helping learners understand tasks, develop skills and make progress
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Building consistent, professional relationships with young people
• Contributing to preparation, planning and wider responsibilities outside student-facing hours

We're keen to hear from candidates from education, youth work, alternative provision, behaviour support, mechanics, motorsport, the Armed Forces or Cadet Forces.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher or mechanic. We're looking for someone who is confident instructing and engaging young people, can establish clear boundaries and is enthusiastic about using practical learning to help young people succeed.

What's on offer?

• £21,731–£24,195.50 salary
• Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
• Permanent, term-time-only contract
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Ongoing CPD and career progression
• Company pension and wellbeing initiatives

Safeguarding

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and any other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.