Learning Support Mentor

Flourish Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Consultant support

Regular communication

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a Learning Support Mentor for a secondary school in Central Birmingham. The role provides one-to-one and small-group support across subjects, helping students access the curriculum and complete activities.

You will break down tasks, encourage focus and independent learning, and adapt approaches to individual needs. A DBS check is required or you must be willing to obtain one; immediate start and long-term placement available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people in a school, college or educational setting.
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged students across different subjects.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A patient, approachable and encouraging attitude.
• Ability to explain information clearly and adapt your approach to different learning styles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Confidence encouraging positive behaviour, classroom participation and independent learning.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students with different abilities and needs.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Work alongside classroom teachers to help students access the curriculum and complete learning activities.
• Break down instructions and tasks into manageable steps to support understanding.
• Encourage students to remain focused, participate in lessons and develop positive learning habits.
• Help students build confidence, improve their organisation and become more independent in their studies.
• Provide additional support to students who may be falling behind or struggling with particular areas of the curriculum.
• Assist with intervention sessions, catch-up programmes and targeted learning activities.
• Adapt your support to suit individual learning needs, abilities and confidence levels.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, progress and any concerns.

Skills

Student support

Secondary-aged students

Literacy

Numeracy

Patience

Communication

Behaviour support

Learning styles

DBS check

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Learning Support Mentor to join a welcoming secondary school near Central Birmingham. The school is looking for someone who can provide additional classroom support, helping students overcome learning barriers, improve their confidence and get the most out of their education.
You will be supporting students across a range of subjects, working with individuals and small groups to help them understand classroom activities, complete tasks and stay focused during lessons. Some students may require additional encouragement with their studies, while others may benefit from support with organisation, concentration and developing independent learning skills.
Working alongside teachers and other support staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where students feel encouraged to participate and develop at their own pace. Being able to recognise individual needs, adapt your approach and provide consistent support will be key to succeeding in this position.
This is a long-term position with an immediate start, ideal for someone looking to make a consistent difference to the lives and progress of young people, and who has previous experience in a Secondary school or educational setting.

Job Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Work alongside classroom teachers to help students access the curriculum and complete learning activities.
• Break down instructions and tasks into manageable steps to support understanding.
• Encourage students to remain focused, participate in lessons and develop positive learning habits.
• Help students build confidence, improve their organisation and become more independent in their studies.
• Provide additional support to students who may be falling behind or struggling with particular areas of the curriculum.
• Assist with intervention sessions, catch-up programmes and targeted learning activities.
• Adapt your support to suit individual learning needs, abilities and confidence levels.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, progress and any concerns.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people in a school, college or educational setting.
• Confidence supporting secondary-aged students across different subjects.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A patient, approachable and encouraging attitude.
• Ability to explain information clearly and adapt your approach to different learning styles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Confidence encouraging positive behaviour, classroom participation and independent learning.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students with different abilities and needs.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100 per day,equivalent to approximately £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on five days a week across a full school year
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in.
• Pension contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Location:

This Learning Support Mentor role is based in Central Birmingham, with excellent commuting links from surrounding areas including Edgbaston, Ladywood, Jewellery Quarter, Aston, Digbeth, Sparkbrook, Selly Oak, Harborne and Smethwick.
The position is available for an immediate start and is offered on a long-term basis, providing an excellent opportunity for someone looking for consistency and the chance to build relationships with students and staff within a school.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.
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