Learning Mentor: Re-engage Youth Through Education & Sport

GSL Education; Highweek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education are recruiting for a full-time Learning Mentor to join a specialist Alternative Provision in NEWTON ABBOT, supporting young people aged 5-16 who require a more personalised approach to education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with young people, help them re-engage with education, develop wellbeing and resilience, and work both on-site and in the local community with sport and practical learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people aged 5-16.
• Experience in education, alternative provision, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or behaviour support.
• Ability to build positive relationships and gain trust of challenging young people.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting and positive relationships with young people aged 5-16.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring and support.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards education.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Encourage engagement through sport, physical activity and practical learning.
• Support students both on-site and within the local community.
• Help young people develop important life skills and independence.
• Work closely with colleagues and other professionals to support individual students.
• Act as a positive role model and provide consistency and encouragement.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Behaviour support

Sports coaching

Education

Job description

GSL Education are recruiting for a full-time Learning Mentor to join a specialist Alternative Provision in NEWTON ABBOT, supporting young people aged 5-16 who require a more personalised approach to education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with young people, help them re-engage with education, develop wellbeing and resilience, and work both on-site and in the local community with sport and practical learning.