Join our Team

At Searchlight Learning, we are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and neurodivergent conditions to reconnect with learning, build confidence, and achieve success. We are always keen to hear from skilled, compassionate professionals who share our values and want to make a meaningful difference.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from:

  • Qualified Teachers
  • Counsellors
  • Therapeutic Mentors

Our work is varied and rewarding, supporting young people in homes, schools, community settings, outdoor environments, and online. We value professionals who are reflective, flexible, and committed to child-centred practice.

Working as a Team Around the Young Person

At Searchlight Learning, no one works in isolation. Our tutors, counsellors, and therapeutic mentors collaborate closely within one service, working together around the needs of each young person. This joined-up approach ensures consistency, shared understanding, and holistic support, while maintaining clear professional boundaries and ethical practice.

You will be part of a team that values communication, reflection, and shared problem-solving, helping you to feel confident and supported in your role.

Feeling Supported in Your Work

We are committed to supporting our staff as well as the young people we work with. Team members benefit from:

  • Regular communication and check-ins
  • Clear expectations and professional boundaries
  • Opportunities for reflection and discussion
  • A supportive, values-led organisational culture

We believe that professionals who feel supported are best placed to support others.

What We Value

We are looking for professionals who:

  • Build trusting, positive relationships with young people
  • Have experience supporting learners with SEMH needs and/or neurodivergent conditions
  • Take a trauma-informed, nurturing approach
  • Value collaboration with families, schools, and other professionals
  • Are reflective, patient, and committed to ongoing professional development

What We Offer

  • Flexible, session-based work
  • Meaningful, person-centred roles
  • Opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Professional respect and clear communication
  • Reliable systems and safeguarding-focused practice
  • Competitive rates of pay

All roles require relevant qualifications, experience, enhanced DBS clearance, and up-to-date safeguarding training.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you are a tutor, counsellor, or therapeutic mentor interested in working with Searchlight Learning, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to request further information or to discuss current opportunities.

Join the team