Learning mentor

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students in a vibrant college setting. The role encompasses providing tailored guidance and emotional support to students aged 16+, promoting positive engagement, and assisting in academic development. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and a flexible, empathetic approach to education.

Benefits

£50 shopping vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring capacity.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students.
• Support learners with academic, social, or emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with college staff to implement personalised learning plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Qualification in mentoring, youth work, or education support

Job description

Job Title: Learning Mentor Location: BD4 Contract Type: Agency Hours: Full-Time Start Date: September Pay Rate: Day rate from £89 depending on experience Axcis Education are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic learning mentor to support students in a vibrant college environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to provide tailored guidance, motivation, and emotional support to students aged 16+. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students • Support learners with academic, social, or emotional challenges • Promote positive engagement, attendance, and achievement • Assist in setting individual targets and tracking progress • Collaborate with college staff to implement personalised learning plans • Safeguard student wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures Requirements: • Experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring capacity • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to manage challenging behaviour and support diverse learning needs • A flexible, patient, and empathetic approach • Enhanced child and adult DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one) • Right to work in the UK Desirable (but not essential): • Qualification in mentoring, youth work, or education support • Experience within a college or post-16 setting

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Tierney on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3029.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jessica Tierney

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3029