Learning Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Mentor for Leicester with an immediate start. You will support students, build positive relationships, and help learners overcome barriers to education in a welcoming environment.

The role requires strong communication, patience and resilience, working full-time alongside teaching staff to encourage independent progress and safe engagement. Apply now for a proactive, student-centered position.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Are passionate about education and supporting student development.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are patient, approachable and encouraging.
• Can confidently manage challenging situations.
• Are reliable, proactive and committed to making a difference.
• Have a genuine desire to help young people reach their potential.
• Education, youth work, mentoring or support experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning, confidence and personal development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help students overcome barriers to engagement and education.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and resilience.
• Create a safe, supportive and motivating environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Reliability

Proactivity

Commitment to helping students

Education

Education, youth work or mentoring experience (desirable)

Job description

Learning Mentor - Leicester

We are recruiting for a Learning Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive educational setting in Leicester, with an immediate start available. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships with students, provide encouragement and guidance, and help young people overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

• Support students with their learning, confidence and personal development
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required
• Help students overcome barriers to engagement and education
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and resilience
• Create a safe, supportive and motivating environment

We're Looking For

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Are passionate about education and supporting student development
• Have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Are patient, approachable and encouraging
• Can confidently manage challenging situations
• Are reliable, proactive and committed to making a difference
• Have a genuine desire to help young people reach their potential
• Education, youth work, mentoring or support experience is highly desirable

Job Details

Location: Leicester

Start Date: ASAP

Role: Learning Mentor

Hours: Full-time

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience