Learning Mentor: Empower Student Growth & Wellbeing

Supply Hive Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Hive Wales in Newport is seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning. The role involves working closely with children, staff and families to remove barriers to education and help every pupil reach their potential.

You will provide one-to-one and small group mentoring, build positive relationships, and support SEMH needs, monitoring progress and liaising with teachers, parents and safeguarding colleagues.

Qualifications

• DBS Certificate registered or current to Update Service.
• Registration with the EWC.
• Two professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Over 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring sessions to pupils requiring additional support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH), behavioural, or attendance needs.
• Work alongside teachers to identify barriers to learning and develop suitable intervention strategies.
• Monitor and track pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.
• Liaise with parents/carers to support pupil wellbeing and engagement both at home and in school.
• Assist with transition support for pupils moving between year groups or schools.
• Work collaboratively with safeguarding leads, SENCOs, external agencies, and other professionals where required.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils have equal opportunities to succeed.
• Contribute to the school's pastoral support and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Emotional wellbeing support

Behaviour management

Attendance support

Job description

Supply Hive Wales in Newport is seeking a caring Learning Mentor to support pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning. The role involves working closely with children, staff and families to remove barriers to education and help every pupil reach their potential.

You will provide one-to-one and small group mentoring, build positive relationships, and support SEMH needs, monitoring progress and liaising with teachers, parents and safeguarding colleagues.