Learning Support Assistant Salary: 17.50 per hour via Umbrella Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary contract for 14 months, with potential extension up to 18 monthsHours: 7.5 hours per week (Wednesdays, 09:00 - 16:30)Start Date: ASAP Are you an empathetic, patient, and highly skilled mentor driven by the belief that every post-16 learner deserves an equitable pathway to independence? We are seeking a specialist Learning Support Mentor to deliver high-quality, targeted social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) interventions for a young person within a specialised training environment.This role is about more than standard classroom assistance; you will act as a key architect of a learner''s confidence and stability. Working in a mentoring capacity, you will support a student navigating complex communication, interaction, and anxiety profiles, ensuring they can access their education fully and securely. BenefitsLong-Term Contract Security: A 14-month fixed contract with a strong possibility of extending up to 18 months, providing rare stability for a part-time specialist post.Stable Part-Time Schedule: A consistent, single-day weekly commitment (Wednesdays) that fits perfectly alongside other professional, clinical, or academic responsibilities.Targeted Specialist Impact: Work in a highly focused, one-to-one mentoring capacity where your mental health expertise directly shapes a young person''s daily success.Collaborative Support: Partner directly with the Special Educational