Learning Mentor

OFG Education; Newbury; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with employer options

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental and 健康

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Descrizione del lavoro

OFG Education is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students with SEMH needs at New Barn School in Newbury. You will build trusted relationships, help students manage emotions, and deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring to promote confidence and learning engagement.

You don't need a traditional education background; prior work in education, care, youth work or mentoring is welcome. DBS checks apply, and the role emphasizes safeguarding and personalised support across sites.

Competenze

• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or similar people-focused roles.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Calm, patient, and resilient demeanor with strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trust with students.

Mansioni

• Build positive, consistent and trusted relationships with students.
• Support students to manage emotions, build resilience and confidence.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions.
• Encourage engagement in learning and remove barriers to success.
• Support wellbeing, behaviour and personal development; work with teachers and other professionals.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Resilience

Mentoring

Formazione

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible? We're looking for a caring, resilient and motivated Learning Mentor to join our specialist education team, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an incredibly rewarding role where no two days are the same, and every small step forward can have a life-changing impact. You don't need to come from a traditional education background. Whether you've worked in schools, youth work, residential care, coaching, the military, support work, mental health services, customer-facing roles, or you're looking for a meaningful career change, we'd love to hear from you. You'll become a trusted adult in a young person's life, helping them rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships, engage in learning and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building positive, consistent and trusted relationships with students.
• Supporting students to manage emotions, build resilience and develop confidence.
• Delivering one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and helping remove barriers to success.
• Supporting wellbeing, positive behaviour and personal development.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to help students achieve their individual goals.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Genuinely enjoys working with young people and wants to make a difference.
• Is calm, patient, resilient and able to build trust with others.
• Can motivate and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Has experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, support work or a similar people-focused role (desirable but not essential).
• At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
• Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
• All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

About Our School

New Barn School, provides inclusive, nurturing education for autistic children and young people with complex needs across three sites. We deliver personalised learning, therapeutic support, and vocational opportunities tailored to each student's Education, Health and Care Plan. students learn in small, supportive settings that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Built on strong partnerships with families, New Barn empowers every learner to thrive and prepare for life beyond school. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support