Graduate Student Mentor

Academics; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sixth form college in Widnes is seeking a Graduate Student Mentor to provide individual and small group support to students. This full-time role lasts until July 2026, with potential for permanent employment. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a strong academic background and experience working with children or adults. You'll focus on the academic, social, and emotional development of students with a daily pay of £100 during term time.

Benefits

Free parking

Nearby public transport links

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• Prior experience working with children or adults.
• Naturally outgoing and engaging individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support to college students.
• Monitor students' all-round progression.
• Utilise college curriculum to structure support sessions.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Outgoing personality

Education

Minimum 2:2 UK based degree

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with experience working with children or adults, and have a desire to find a full-time Graduate Student Mentor role in Widnes for the remainder of the academic year?

A superb sixth form college in the Widnes area is eager to add an academically strong, naturally outgoing and understanding Graduate Support Mentor to their learning support department in a full-time role for the remainder of the academic year.

In this role as a Graduate Student Mentor, the successful candidate will be required to provide individual and small group support to college students whilst monitoring their all‑round progression at the college. The role is a full-time position until the end of the academic year, with the option to continue permanently in September 2026.

Find out more about this exciting Graduate Student Mentor role in Widnes below!

Graduate Student Mentor - Role Information:

• Graduate Student Mentor
• Providing 1:1 & small group support to college students
• Focusing on academic, social and emotional development of students
• Utilising college curriculum to structure support sessions
• Monday to Friday role - November 2025 to July 2026
• Working hours: 08.30am - 15.30pn
• Paid £100 per day during term time only

Graduate Student Mentor - Applicant Requirements:

• Minimum 2:2 UK based degree
• Strong academic background
• Prior experience working with children or adults
• Naturally outgoing and engaging individual
• Good organisation and communication skills

Graduate Support Mentor - The College:

• Inclusive and forward-thinking sixth form college
• Located in Widnes area
• Committed to the all-round progression of students
• Fantastic facilities for staff and students
• Close relationship with the local community
• Free parking and nearby public transport links