Barnet and Southgate College - Targeted Support Mentor

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Targeted Support Mentor to provide personalised, one-to-one and small-group support to learners facing barriers to learning. You will help develop literacy, numeracy, study skills and independent learning, while supporting EHCP outcomes and personal development.

The role involves collaboration with tutors, parents and external professionals, plus safeguarding and wellbeing responsibilities. Experience in education or SEND is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in education, SEND, or mentoring environments.
• Strong literacy and numeracy facilitating learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small group support to learners needing intervention.
• Support development of literacy, numeracy, study skills, and independent learning.
• Assist students in achieving EHCP outcomes and progression targets.
• Identify barriers to learning and apply engagement strategies.
• Provide mentoring to build confidence, resilience, motivation and self-esteem.
• Support learners with personal care needs where required.
• Collaborate with tutors, staff, parents/carers and external professionals.
• Monitor learner progress and contribute to support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Support learners during enrichment activities and community learning.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Motivation

Education

Experience in education/SEND

Job description

Targeted Support Mentor

Job Title: Targeted Support Mentor

Location: [Insert Location]

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary or Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Targeted Support Mentor to provide personalised support to students who require additional assistance to achieve their academic, personal, and developmental goals. The successful candidate will work closely with learners who may face barriers to learning, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), literacy and numeracy difficulties, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, and personal care needs. Through targeted interventions and one-to-one support, you will help students engage in learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group support to learners requiring additional intervention.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy, study skills, and independent learning.
• Assist students in achieving their EHCP outcomes, individual targets, and progression goals.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to improve engagement and achievement.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to build confidence, resilience, motivation, and self-esteem.
• Support learners with personal care needs where required, including mobility assistance, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Work collaboratively with tutors, learning support staff, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Monitor and record learner progress and contribute to reviews and support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
• Support learners during enrichment activities, work experience, and community-based learning opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an educational, SEND, mentoring, youth work, or care setting.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage learners with diverse needs.
• Experience or willingness to provide personal care support.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and learner-centred practice.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with learners with SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, or complex needs.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and person-centred planning.
• Qualifications in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or Mentoring.
• Training in manual handling, medication administration, PEG feeding, Makaton, or positive behaviour support.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners' lives and future success.

Safeguarding Statement

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Why Join Us?

As a Targeted Support Mentor, you will play a vital role in helping learners overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and develop the confidence and independence needed for future success. If you are passionate about supporting learners to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

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