Stable Futures is entering an exciting new phase of growth.
A brand-new alternative provision site is being developed to support Amegreen Education’s new secondary SEN school, Juniper House. This provision, delivered under Stable Futures, will play a vital role in supporting the transition and development of new pupils joining the school, alongside our established settings at Haywards Farm and Northcroft School.
The new site will be structured initially around three core curriculum departments: Forest, Horticulture & Culinary, and Animal Care, each designed to provide high-quality, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for learners aged 5–17.
We are seeking dedicated Learning Mentors to work across these departments, supporting the delivery of engaging, therapeutic, and skills-based learning under the guidance of specialist Department Leads. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new provision from the ground up, helping to shape its culture, routines, and impact on learners.
Stable Futures is an Alternative Provision working with children and young people who have faced significant challenges accessing mainstream education. We support individual learning journeys through outdoor, experiential education rooted in relational and skills-based approaches.
Owned by Amegreen Children’s Services and working in close partnership with Amegreen Education schools, the provision delivers a balanced programme of accredited learning, life skills development, and curriculum-linked experiential education. Across all departments, the focus is on building confidence, resilience, engagement, and meaningful progression.
Our mission is to create opportunities for children and young people to thrive through practical, purposeful learning experiences that connect them to the world around them.
Main purpose of the role:
This is more than a job—this is a role for those seeking to positively impact the lives of children and young people.
As a Learning Mentor within Stable Futures, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Alternative Provision team, supporting learners who have faced significant challenges in accessing mainstream education. You will play a key role in helping them re-engage with learning, develop confidence, and build the skills needed to succeed both in education and in life.
You will work flexibly across all provision sites, supporting department leads in:
- Horticulture & Culinary
- Animal Care
- Bushcraft & Forest Provision
Your role will involve delivering and supporting alternative curriculum sessions, alongside contributing to curriculum-based learning linked to Juniper House School and Amegreen Education settings.
You will support learners on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups, acting as a positive role model, setting clear boundaries, and maintaining a consistent, therapeutic approach.
Every day will be different, and you will be expected to adapt your approach to meet the individual needs, interests, and learning styles of each young person.
Owned by Amegreen Children’s Services and working in close partnership with Amegreen Education, this role supports learners aged 5–17, including external referrals and pupils transitioning from specialist educational settings. Our focus is on building trust, emotional regulation, resilience, and re-engagement with education.
Our mission is to create meaningful, safe, and supportive learning experiences that enable every young person to thrive.
Introduction to Amegreen Children’s services
Amegreen Children’s Services have been running for over 30 years and specialize in therapeutic residential children’s care. We currently have three beautiful homes set in rural West Berkshire where we offer a warm welcome to vulnerable children aged 5 years old to 18 years old. All our homes are rated “Good” and “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and we take pride in the outcomes we provide for young people. We care for some of the most vulnerable and complex young people in society and recognize that they need skilled therapeutic intervention to help them build positive and nurturing relationships. All of our homes are located with plenty of space to grow, thrive and learn through play.
Our ultimate goal is to help children recover from difficult, often traumatic early life experiences by providing skilled, consistent, warm and affectionate care in an environment that is safe and reparative. We understand that each child is an individual and we take pride in how we help children to understand their identity and feel a sense of belonging within themselves as well as building healthy and nurturing relationships with others.
We remain reflective upon our practice to ensure we are all held accountable for not only safeguarding the young people but for supporting them to achieve their best possible outcomes.
Aims and Objectives
1. Supporting Delivery Across All Provisions
- Work flexibly across all Stable Futures sites, supporting a range of vocational and outdoor learning environments
- Assist department leads in planning and delivering high-quality sessions in:
- Horticulture & Culinary
- Animal Care
- Bushcraft & Forest Provision
- Ensure sessions are safe, engaging, and accessible for all learners
- Adapt quickly to different environments, activities, and learner needs
2. Supporting Children and Young People
- Provide tailored support for learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Build strong, positive, and professional relationships with young people
- Act as a consistent and reliable role model
- Support learners to:
- Engage in education
- Develop independence and life skills
- Improve confidence and self-esteem
- Support reintegration into school or transition into new placements
3. Curriculum & Session Delivery
- Support and contribute to the delivery of a bespoke alternative curriculum, including:
- PSHE and emotional wellbeing
- Horticulture, bushcraft, and outdoor learning
- Animal care and therapeutic interventions
- Art, design, and creative activities
- Careers and next steps
- Assist in delivering curriculum-based learning linked to:
- Juniper House School
- Amegreen Education settings
- Adapt sessions to meet individual needs, ensuring engagement and progression
- Encourage creativity and flexibility in session delivery
4. Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support
- Provide a therapeutic, nurturing environment while maintaining clear boundaries
- Support learners to develop:
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills and communication
- Positive relationships
- Use appropriate strategies to manage behaviour effectively
- Promote respect, responsibility, and accountability
5. Working as Part of a Team
- Collaborate closely with:
- Department Leads
- Learning Mentors
- Education staff and external professionals
- Contribute to a consistent, high-quality approach across all sites
- Participate in team meetings, planning, and reflective practice
- Support a positive and professional team culture
6. Safeguarding & Pastoral Care
- Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures rigorously
- Prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and emotional needs of all learners
- Report any concerns promptly and accurately
- Support learners with pastoral needs and emotional challenges
7. Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of:
- Learner progress
- Session delivery
- Behaviour and engagement
- Contribute to reports and documentation as required
- Ensure all records meet safeguarding and organisational standards
8. Holistic Working & Partnerships
- Build positive relationships with:
- Families and carers
- Local Authorities
- Referring schools and professionals
- Support a holistic approach to each learner’s development
- Contribute to transition planning and reintegration pathways
9. Additional Responsibilities
- Transport learners between sites and activities where required
- Support preparation of daily activities (including practical tasks such as food preparation)
- Contribute to the smooth running of sessions and the wider provision
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training
- Remain flexible to meet the evolving needs of the provision
Other responsibilities:
- Work alongside a Centre & Deputy Manager, tutors, Equine Care Workers and other Learning Mentors
- Support children, with focus on the child voice
- Involve children in setting their own goals and ensuring lessons are differentiated to support each individual learner
- Transport children to activity centres and supervise activities
- Prepare lunches – freshly prepared lunch offered daily
Pay: Up to £24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading RG7 2JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right now or in the future to work without the need of sponsorship?
- Have you supported 1:1? If so, what were their needs?
- Have you run small group support? If so, what was the focus?
Work Location: In person
