Learning Mentor

Randstad Education; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support organization in Plymouth is seeking Learning Mentors to provide one-on-one support to students. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for helping young people thrive. Responsibilities include supporting student development and applying behavior management techniques. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
• Digital literacy skills.
• Full driving license and access to transport for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students who need that extra push.
• Build rapport with young people to support their development.
• Apply behavior management techniques where appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Resilience and patience

Ability to build rapport with young people

Strong desire to make a positive impact

Experience with behavior management techniques

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you want to make a real difference in a young person's life? Join our team of dedicated Learning Mentors and provide invaluable one-on-one support to students who need that extra push to succeed!

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students who need that extra push to succeed.
• Build rapport with young people to support their development.
• Apply behavior management techniques where appropriate (preferred).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and patience
• Ability to build rapport with young people
• Strong desire to make a positive impact
• Experience with behavior management techniques (preferred)

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you'll need a genuine passion for supporting young people and a commitment to helping them reach their full potential.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience working with young people, particularly those with additional needs or challenging behaviors (beneficial)
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures in an educational setting
• Digital literacy skills
• Full driving license and access to transport (for some roles)

Education

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)

What do we offer

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth