1:1 Student Mentor - KS3 | High Wycombe

Aspire People; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Support from recruitment team

Mentoring experience development

Impactful role in young lives

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a compassionate, patient and reliable 1:1 Student Mentor to support a KS3 student on a part-time basis. The role involves mentoring, building confidence and promoting engagement in learning at High Wycombe.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people, hold an enhanced DBS (Update Service) and be able to travel to the placement. This is a rewarding role with dedicated support from Aspire People.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or supporting young people, ideally in education or pastoral settings.
• Patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and behaviour-management skills.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to making a difference.
• Driver with ability to travel to High Wycombe for placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 mentoring support to a KS3 student.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to encourage engagement and motivation.
• Support the student’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and participation in learning.
• Adapt your approach to meet the student’s individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with staff and professionals to support progress.

Skills

Mentoring

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate (Update Service)

Job description

Aspire People are seeking a compassionate, patient and reliable 1:1 Student Mentor to support a KS3 student on a part-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and reach their full potential.

The role is currently for 10 hours per week and would suit someone who can provide consistent, tailored support to a young person who would benefit from individual mentoring.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 mentoring support to a KS3 student.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to encourage engagement and motivation.
• Support the student's emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and participation in learning.
• Adapt your approach to meet the student's individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with relevant staff and professionals to support the student's progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting or mentoring young people, ideally within an educational or pastoral setting.
• Is patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships.
• Has strong communication and behaviour-management skills.
• Is reliable, proactive and committed to making a difference.
• Holds an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service.
• Is a driver and able to travel to the placement in High Wycombe.

What Aspire People Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a young person's life.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• The opportunity to develop valuable mentoring and pastoral support experience.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.