Learning Mentor - Academic and Behaviour Support Role

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Learning Mentor to provide essential academic and emotional support to students in a secondary school setting. This role is perfect for individuals eager to gain in-school experience before pursuing careers in education or youth support. You will collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver impactful one-on-one mentoring and small group interventions. If you are empathetic, organized, and have a strong academic background, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant difference in students' lives while developing your own skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free child protection training

DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in educational settings is crucial.
• Strong academic background with minimum GCSEs in core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic, social, or emotional barriers.
• Deliver mentoring programs to enhance confidence and motivation.
• Maintain contact with parents and outside agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

GCSEs in English, Maths and Science

A-Levels

Job description

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Learning Mentor - Academic and Behaviour Support Role, Borough of Tameside

Client: Teaching Personnel

Location: Borough of Tameside, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0094b6da2868

Job Views: 8

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Learning Mentor – Academic and Behaviour Support Role

Location: Tameside
Pay: £89 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

About the Role:

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Learning Mentor to work in a secondary school setting, providing targeted academic and emotional support to students who are underachieving or at risk of disengaging. You’ll work alongside subject teachers, SEN staff and the inclusion team to deliver meaningful 1:1 support and small group interventions.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain in-school experience prior to teacher training, youth work, or counselling qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support a caseload of pupils with identified academic, social or emotional barriers to learning
2. Deliver mentoring programmes around confidence, motivation, revision skills or behaviour
3. Assist students with homework, organisation and goal-setting
4. Work closely with SENCO to monitor pupil progress and adapt support accordingly
5. Provide classroom support during lessons where necessary
6. Help run breakfast clubs, lunchtime support sessions and after-school enrichment
7. Maintain regular contact with parents, carers and outside agencies where relevant

Ideal Background:

1. Previous experience supporting young people in school, college, or community settings
2. Strong academic background with GCSEs or A-Levels in English, Maths and Science (minimum)
3. Empathetic and student-centred approach
4. Excellent literacy and communication skills
5. A desire to pursue a career in education, youth support or school counselling

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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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