Learning Mentor - Outdoor & Animal-Assisted Alternative Provision
Location: RG7
Hours: Term Time Only | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
Start Date: Jan 2026 onwards
Salary: from £22,271
"Learning Differently. Living Fully. Growing Futures."
Are you passionate about helping young people grow beyond the classroom? Do you believe in the power of nature, animals, and creativity in alternative education? Haywards Farm School & Stable Futures, part of Amegreen Children’s Services, invites you to join us as a
Learning Mentor.
This is more than a job - it’s a chance to change lives.
Based on the rural West Berkshire/Hampshire border, we offer a programme to help learners who can’t attend mainstream schools or find themselves waiting for a placement and in need of a bridge in between. Many learners’ need bespoke strategies to support them in attending and engaging in learning and we provide this tailored approach to all.
In this role you will work 1-1 or with small groups (up to 4:1), bringing calm boundaries, consistency and encouragement to every session.
You will be required to Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that focus on key topics of our Alternative Curriculum, this can include, but not limited to, Personal, Social, and Health Education, including emotional well-being, resilience, relationships, self-awareness, decision-making, and social skills. Art & Design, Horticulture, Bushcraft, Physical Education, Modern Britain, Careers and Next Steps
Your Role:
- Adapt sessions to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring relevance and engagement.
