Outreach Mentor

The Limes College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Greater London seeks an Outreach Mentor to support students at risk of exclusion. The role involves managing a caseload of around 20 students, focusing on providing the support needed to engage with the curriculum. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSEs in Maths and English, strong communication skills, and a driving licence. This position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive environment, fostering positive change in young people's lives.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

On-site gym

Free access to the employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Term-time hours

Qualifications

• Experience and/or qualifications of working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support families and young people with complex needs.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 students for targeted intervention.

Skills

Motivation and support for vulnerable young people

Good communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grades A–C or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an Outreach Mentor to join our multi‑agency team, motivating young people who are at risk of exclusion, have been excluded or are out of school on a temporary basis for a variety of reasons.

This role will support families and young people with complex and multiple needs so that they are more able to access the curriculum. It involves managing a caseload of approximately 20 students to ensure they receive targeted intervention and support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grades A–C or equivalent
• Driving licence and use of a vehicle
• Experience and/or qualifications of working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• The ability to motivate and support vulnerable young people
• Good communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals
• A can‑do attitude

What We Offer

• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Strong community spirit
• Supportive staff environment
• Pension scheme
• Term‑time hours
• On‑site gym
• Free access to the employee assistance programme
• A curriculum where personalised learning is at the heart

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please refer to the Person Specification (listed in the attached Job Description) when completing your supporting statement.

Please note that it is a mandatory requirement of the role that the post holder has a driving licence and use of a vehicle at the time of application. Please indicate this on your Supporting Statement.

Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about The Limes College is available on our website.

Closing date: Sunday, 18 January 2026 at midnight

Interviews: To Be Confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.