Early Years Learning Mentor

Early Years Learning Mentor (Term-time Only)
 
£15.00 per hour | 30 hours per week (6 hours per day) | 39 weeks per year
(Pay averaged across 12 months)
 
North Somerset & Bristol
 
Less hours available – must commit to consistent days each week
 
Are you passionate about supporting young children at the earliest stage of their development?
 
Looking for a role where you can build real relationships and shape a child’s future from the start?
 
We are looking for an Early Years Learning Mentor to join our Alternative Provision, supporting young learners through a mix of play-based and structured activities.
 
This is a relationship-led role focused on helping children develop communication, emotional regulation, and engagement, giving them the foundations they need to progress into education.
 
The Role:
 
Supporting young learners (Early Years / Key Stage 1) on a 1:1 or small group basis
Building strong, consistent relationships with children
Delivering engaging, play-based learning activities
Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, and communication
Creating a safe, calm, and structured environment
Tracking daily progress against individual targets
Working closely with the wider team to ensure consistency

The Person:
 
Experience working with young children (early years, education, care or similar)
Patient, calm, and emotionally intelligent approach
Able to build trust while maintaining clear boundaries
Creative and engaging – able to use play as a tool for learning
Reliable and consistent – this is key for young learners
Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred

What We Offer:
 
Support from experienced Lead Learning Mentors
A welcoming, positive team culture
Opportunity to grow within a developing provision
Modern, bright setting in a peaceful countryside location

What Our Staff Say:
 
“The managers are extremely supportive”
“I felt so welcome from the minute I stepped inside the door”
“Coming to work is like going to a holiday house”
 
Who We Are:
 
We are an Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) supporting children and young people aged 4–25.
 
Our focus is simple — build relationships first, then learning follows.
 
We help young learners overcome early barriers and develop the confidence and skills they need to move forward into education.
 
Important Requirements
 
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (mileage paid at 45p per mile) as some transporting learners is necessary.