Personalised Learning Mentor: Empower Disengaged Pupils

Horbury Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension

LG Pension Scheme

SmartTech

Place Plus discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Cycle to Work

On-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Horbury Academy is seeking a dedicated Personalised Learning Mentor for its California Drive-based placement to support pupils within an alternative provision setting. The role focuses on academic and pastoral support, delivering targeted interventions and small-group learning to promote engagement and progress.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above, a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and proven ability to work with vulnerable or hard-to-reach

Qualifications

• Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Have experience of working with vulnerable, disengaged or hard-to-reach young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support across core and option subjects.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group learning opportunities.
• Mentor and coach individual pupils and support reintegration into mainstream lessons.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to understand pupils' needs and implement effective strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised & self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)

Level 3 qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Horbury Academy is seeking a dedicated Personalised Learning Mentor for its California Drive-based placement to support pupils within an alternative provision setting. The role focuses on academic and pastoral support, delivering targeted interventions and small-group learning to promote engagement and progress.

The successful candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above, a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, and proven ability to work with vulnerable or hard-to-reach