Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor and Academic Support Worker

Career Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in East London is looking for a committed Learning Mentor and Academic Support Worker to support students in Key Stage 5. This term-time only role includes mentoring, managing study spaces, and delivering enrichment activities. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience with young people, and knowledge of safeguarding. Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference in education.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from experienced consultants

Opportunities for career development

Free CPD training

£125 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver 1:1 and group interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and working with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• Manage study spaces and deliver enrichment activities.
• Liaise with families and external services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Job description

Overview

Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor and Academic Support Worker - East London (Term Time Only)

Career Teachers is currently recruiting for a committed and student-focused Learning Mentor and Academic Support Worker to join a vibrant Sixth Form in East London. This is a term-time only role (195 days) plus 72 flexible hours, supporting students in Key Stage 5 with both academic and pastoral needs.

Specification

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Ability to plan and deliver 1:1 and group interventions
• Confident managing student behaviour and supporting wellbeing
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and working with external agencies
• Must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK

You will work closely with the Director of Sixth Form and wider pastoral team to support students\' academic progress, attendance, and emotional wellbeing. This includes mentoring, managing study spaces, delivering enrichment activities, and liaising with families and external services.

What you get when you apply

• Competitive rates of pay
• Professional support from experienced consultants
• Opportunities for career development
• Free CPD training
• £125 referral bonus for successful recommendations

If you\'re passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in their education, please apply now.