Learning Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a Learning Mentor to support KS3 and KS4 students at a mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, from November 2026 to April 2027. You will provide targeted academic, emotional and behavioural support to help learners engage and achieve.

You will run one-to-one and small group interventions, build positive relationships with Years 7–11, identify barriers to learning, and collaborate with staff and parents to monitor progress and promote resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people within a school, youth work, mentoring or pastoral support setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation abilities.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students across Years 7–11.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Identify and address barriers to learning, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents/carers.
• Support students who may be vulnerable, disengaged or at risk of underachievement.
• Monitor, record and evaluate student progress and intervention outcomes.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, self-esteem and independence.
• Assist students during lessons and throughout the school day as required.

Skills

Excellent communication and relation-

Behaviour management

Patient and empathetic approach

Team player in school

Safeguarding responsibilities

Experience with young people in school

Job description

Learning Mentor – KS3 & KS4

Clitheroe, Lancashire

November 2026 – April 2027

Inspire, Support and Make a Difference

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentor to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire from November 2026 until April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, you will provide targeted academic, emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them to engage positively with school life and improve their outcomes.

The Role

As a Learning Mentor, you will:

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students across Years 7–11.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Identify and address barriers to learning, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents/carers.
• Support students who may be vulnerable, disengaged or at risk of underachievement.
• Monitor, record and evaluate student progress and intervention outcomes.
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, self-esteem and independence.
• Assist students during lessons and throughout the school day as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people within a school, youth work, mentoring or pastoral support setting.
• A passion for helping students overcome challenges and achieve success.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation abilities.
• A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Contract Details

• Position: Learning Mentor
• Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
• Setting: Mainstream Secondary School
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Start Date: November 2026
• End Date: April 2027
• Hours: Full-Time (Term Time Only)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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