Academic Mentor

Thrive Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Job summary

Thrive Education in the United Kingdom is seeking an Academic Mentor to work full time, delivering 1-1 support outside the classroom and assisting with student wellbeing and progress.

You will collaborate with teachers, SENCO and pastoral staff, document pupil progress, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and have excellent communication, patience and resilience, this role offers flexible hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or similar setting.
• Passion for supporting student learning and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and use initiative.
• Relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 1-1 work provided by the class teacher for students outside of the classroom
• Provide 1-1 support to students with special needs
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Monitor and record student progress, feeding back to teaching staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral staff to meet individual student needs

Skills

Experience with young people

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patience

Inclusive environment

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Academic Mentor

Thrive Education is seeking a motivated and reliable Academic Mentor to work full time supporting students on a 1-1 basis outside of the classroom. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people succeed, whether that's supporting individual students, small groups, or the whole class.

Key Responsibilities of an Academic Mentor:

• Delivering 1-1 work provided by the class teacher for students outside of the classroom
• Provide 1-1 support to students with special needs
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Monitor and record student progress, feeding back to teaching staff
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral staff to meet individual student needs

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or similar setting
• A genuine passion for supporting student learning and wellbeing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, and a positive, can-do attitude
• The ability to work well as part of a team and use initiative
• Relevant qualifications

What We Offer

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive school community
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive rates of pay