1to1 Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate and proactive 1:1 Mentor to make a real difference in the lives of young people. This rewarding role involves providing one-to-one support to students aged 11-16 who need extra help to succeed. You'll assist with personalized timetables and off-site activities while fostering a safe learning environment. If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of child-based experience in the UK.
• Background in education, youth work, or coaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically and emotionally.
• Foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Teaching Support

Youth Work

Coaching

Behaviour Management

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

Child-Based Experience

Tools

Driving License

Job description

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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people? We’re seeking a compassionate and proactive 1:1 Mentor to support students who need extra help to succeed in their education. Whether you have experience in teaching support, youth work or coaching, if you’re passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a rewarding and varied role where you’ll provide one-to-one support to students, helping them engage with education and develop essential life skills. No two days are the same and your support will be life-changing for the young people you work with!

About the school:

This specialist provision caters to students aged 11 - 16 who have been excluded from school or are at risk of exclusion. With a strong focus on core subjects and alternative learning experiences, the school offers vocational training, outdoor education and personalised development to help students to thrive.

Your role as a 1:1 Mentor:

• Support students academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning
• Assist with personalised timetables, including off-site activities such as farm visits, sports centres and museums
• Forster a safe and supportive learning environment, prioritising student wellbeing
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with EHCPs
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and parents/carers

Who we’re looking for:

We welcome applications from candidates with a background in education, youth work, coaching or support roles. It is essential that you have at least 3 months child-based experience in the UK, even on a voluntary basis. If you’re passionate about working with young people, we want to hear from you!

• Proactive, resilient and enthusiastic
• Able to motivate and engage students in learning
• A strong team, player with a great sense of humour
• Adaptable and flexible - every day is different!
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for off-site activities

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay