Maths Student Support Coach for GCSE Success

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Flexible hours

EAP counselling

Professional development

Cycle to work

Onsite parking

Job summary

Middlesbrough College is seeking a Student Support Mentor for Maths to work with learners, help overcome barriers and raise achievement through one-to-one coaching, interventions, and wellbeing guidance.

You will support students with learning difficulties and ensure progression in English and maths, complementing teaching staff while delivering targeted support and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• An appropriate Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in supporting students with learning difficulties/care, or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed timescale.
• Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• A willingness to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Improve attendance, engagement and retention.
• Higher GCSE/Functional Skills achievement and progress.
• Early intervention for learners at risk of non-achievement.
• Additional capacity for the growing English and maths resit cohort.
• DfE expectations around progression in English and maths.
• The role would complement teaching, allowing specialist teachers to focus on high-quality classroom delivery while targeted support addresses individual barriers to progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification in supporting students

Maths and English grade 4/C or above

Job description

Middlesbrough College is seeking a Student Support Mentor for Maths to work with learners, help overcome barriers and raise achievement through one-to-one coaching, interventions, and wellbeing guidance.

You will support students with learning difficulties and ensure progression in English and maths, complementing teaching staff while delivering targeted support and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.