Learning Mentors

SEN Teaching Assistants & Learning Mentors Wanted - South East London

Are you from a sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, psychology, criminology, health & social care, or education background and looking to make a real difference in young people's lives?

Lotus Recruitment is working with a number of specialist SEN schools across London that are seeking confident, proactive, and resilient individuals to support pupils with additional needs both inside and outside the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity for people who thrive on building positive relationships, encouraging confidence, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

✅ Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants ✅ Sports Coaches and PE Graduates ✅ Youth Workers and Behaviour Mentors ✅ Psychology, Criminology and Education Graduates ✅ Tutors and Learning Mentors ✅ Childcare and Health & Social Care Professionals

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs

• Acting as a positive role model and trusted adult

• Helping students regulate emotions and engage in learning

• Delivering one-to-one and small-group support

• Encouraging participation, confidence, and personal development

• Using creativity and initiative to support individual learning needs

We're Looking For People Who Are:

⭐ Reliable and committed ⭐ Calm, patient, and resilient ⭐ Proactive and able to think on their feet ⭐ Creative in their approach to supporting young people ⭐ Passionate about making a lasting impact

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay

• Long-term and permanent opportunities

• Full-time positions available

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Valuable experience within specialist education settings

Every day is different, and every day presents an opportunity to change a young person's future.

If you're looking for a role where your energy, resilience, and ability to inspire others can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today with your CV through Lotus Recruitment.

Leanne Wilson Be the role model a young person remembers for all the right reasons