Empowering Learning Mentor for 16+ | Flexible Hours

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

DBS check support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Mentors to work within colleges across South Yorkshire, supporting students with their academic progress, personal development and engagement with education.

This role suits experienced Learning Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers or education professionals seeking to make a real difference in a post-16 setting, providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and close collaboration with college staff.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or supporting students aged 16+ in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students and staff.
• Ability to manage time, plan sessions and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to college students.
• Support students’ academic progress and engagement.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and attendance.
• Develop positive relationships with students and staff.
• Support behaviour, confidence, motivation and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Work with teaching and pastoral teams to identify individual needs.
• Assist with study skills, organisation and time management.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship-building

Pastoral support

Organisational skills

Student engagement

Time management

Education

Experience working with young people

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Learning Mentors to work within colleges across South Yorkshire, supporting students with their academic progress, personal development and engagement with education.

This role suits experienced Learning Mentors, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers or education professionals seeking to make a real difference in a post-16 setting, providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and close collaboration with college staff.