Impactful Teaching & Learning Mentor

Education Support Services; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & CPD

Varied work

Meaningful impact

Supportive team

Workplace pension

Job summary

Education Support Services (ESS) is seeking dedicated Teaching & Learning Mentors to inspire and support learners who are disengaged from mainstream education. The role involves one-to-one or small-group mentoring, delivering personalised education across a range of subjects and pathways, with flexible hours and a commitment to safeguarding.

You'll work across Bristol, Somerset and the wider Southwest, using your subject knowledge and mentoring skills to help learners achieve GCSE-equivalent

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and reliable with a passion for inclusion.
• Experience with young people and vulnerable learners.
• Experience with SEND or social, emotional and behavioural needs is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan learning and complete accurate records.
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements (KCSIE, Working Together).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, bespoke education and training to vulnerable and disengaged learners.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Support learners to work towards appropriate qualifications, including GCSE-equivalent learning where required.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Build professional, positive and appropriately boundaried relationships with young people and their families.
• Adapt your teaching approach to meet individual social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
• Monitor and record learner attendance, progress and achievements.
• Complete lesson plans, schemes of work, progress reports and other required documentation.
• Work closely with the wider ESS team to ensure learners receive consistent and effective support.
• Follow all safeguarding, GDPR, quality assurance and organisational procedures.
• Take part in training and continuing professional development.

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Reliable

Inclusion-minded

Strong communication

Organised

Education

UK-recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

Education Support Services (ESS) is seeking dedicated Teaching & Learning Mentors to inspire and support learners who are disengaged from mainstream education. The role involves one-to-one or small-group mentoring, delivering personalised education across a range of subjects and pathways, with flexible hours and a commitment to safeguarding.

You'll work across Bristol, Somerset and the wider Southwest, using your subject knowledge and mentoring skills to help learners achieve GCSE-equivalent