Learning Mentor

GSL Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education's Wirral branch is seeking a Learning Mentor to join our supportive pastoral team at a partner school in Wirral. This is a full-time, term-time only role committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You will provide targeted pastoral support and mentoring, work with students, staff and families to promote engagement, wellbeing and attendance, and assist with SEND needs and tailored interventions inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• Experience in working with children or young people (education or youth settings desirable).
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and adults.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and resilience.
• An effective team player.
• Possesses strong communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs or delivering mentoring interventions would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and mentoring to pupils across the school
• Support students with additional needs, including SEND
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement, behaviour, and attendance
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Monitor, record, and track student progress, contributing to support plans
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive behaviour across the school

Skills

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Team player

Job description

Learning Mentor (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)

Location: Wirral (CH41-CH49)

Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Start Date: ASAP or next term

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Mentors to join our supportive pastoral team at a thriving schools in Wirral (CH41-CH49) This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As a Learning Mentor, you will provide targeted pastoral support and mentoring to pupils, working closely with students, staff, and families to promote engagement, positive behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing across the school community.

You will also support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, and play a key role in delivering tailored interventions designed to improve outcomes both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and mentoring to pupils across the school
• Support students with additional needs, including SEND
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement, behaviour, and attendance
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers
• Monitor, record, and track student progress, contributing to support plans
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive behaviour across the school

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed
• Experienced in working with children or young people (education or youth settings desirable)
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and adults
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and resilience
• An effective team player
• Possesses strong communication and organisational skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs or delivering mentoring interventions would be highly advantageous.

What the Agency Offers:

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible progression within education settings

We look forward to hearing from candidates who are passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives.