Mentor Support Worker

Henley Bank High School; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Teacher Art Pass Scheme

Tusker Car Scheme

Job summary

Henley Bank High School is seeking a dedicated Mentor Support Worker to join the SEND Team. You will provide emotional support, help students overcome attendance barriers, and develop plans to improve outcomes.

As part of a supportive team, you will deliver 1-2-1 and small group mentoring, attend meetings with the SEN department, and maintain accurate records with safeguarding in mind.

Qualifications

• Hold at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at grade C/4.
• Hold at least A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• A relevant qualification in management, working with children and young people, the delivery of alternative education programmes, social work, etc.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and guidance to students with barriers to attendance.
• Support the SENCo to identify and address barriers to attendance.
• Develop individualised plans to improve attendance and life skills.
• Attend meetings and prepare progress reports as required.
• Deliver 1-2-1 and small group mentoring sessions and track progress.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

A Levels or Level 3 qualification

Management-related qualification (children/young people/education)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mentor Support Worker to join our established SEND Team at the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.

We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.

The Successful Candidate will:

Provide emotional support and guidance, to support young people with low self-esteem, anxiety or other barriers to attending school on a full-time basis

Support the SENCo to identify and address specific barriers that prevent school attendance

Support young people to develop essential life skills such as problem-solving and communication skills

Develop individualised plans to help students improve their attendance and outcomes in order to be prepared to be successful in adult life

To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports and provide evidence of progress as required

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To work with the SENCO to ensure that the outcomes specified in EHCP’s are met and our most vulnerable young people make excellent progress and are provided with appropriate life skills

Arrange and undertake home visits to children identified by the SENCo and co-produce a bespoke plan to improve the child’s educational outcomes and engagement with the wider world and ensure preparedness for a successful adult life

To attend all relevant professional and multi-agency meetings, including EHCP reviews for all young people on the mentoring case load

Carrying out initial assessments to ascertain areas that need to be focused on, setting individual targets and tracking/documents progress

Provide Guidance and Support: offer advice, encouragement, and support to help mentees navigate challenges and make informed decisions

Share Experience and Knowledge: draw on their own experiences to provide valuable insights and perspectives on various aspects of the mentee's development, such as career options, problem-solving, and skill development

Set Goals and Monitor Progress: work with mentees to establish clear goals and track their progress, helping them stay motivated and focused

Attending weekly meetings with the SEN Department along with attending fortnightly meetings with the SENCO

Ensuring that the SEN provision map is up to date with current caseload for costings

Ensuring safeguarding guidelines are followed, recording all safeguarding concerns using CPOMS and escalating any concerns with the DSL Team

Act as a Role Model: serve as positive examples of professional behaviour and success, inspiring mentees to strive for their own goals

Establish positive relationships with children, their parents and staff in schools

Write high quality reports submitted in a timely manner to support additional referrals as well as ensuring that the graduated approach is effectively implemented

Maintain the health and safety of all those involved in your sessions

To monitor and evaluate sessions to improve the quality and impact

To plan and deliver high quality and engaging 1-2-1 and small group mentoring sessions.

To inspire children to lead an active, healthy, happy lifestyle

To operate within the policies and procedures of the school

To ensure that the work reflects the organisation’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Maintain accurate records/reports and ensure required paperwork is completed on time

Take responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of young people with specific safeguarding duties

Keep up to date with current affairs and maintain an awareness of resources that may be of benefit to the school

Complete essential training

Any other student support as directed by the line manager

Uphold Henley Bank High School ethos and policies

Work as part of the wider organisation and undertake duties as required to ensure the strategic objectives of the organisation are achieved

You will need:

Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English

Hold at least A Level’s or an equivalent Level 3 qualification in the relevant area

A relevant qualification in management, working with children and young people, the delivery of alternative education programmes, social work etc.

Coaching and mentoring skills

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
• Tusker Car Scheme

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11th October 2026 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.