SEN Learning Mentor

GBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Workplace pension

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Reward and recognition programme

£500 referral bonus

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GBS is a higher education provider delivering vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The role sits in Student Wellbeing, on-site in East London, focusing on supporting students with learning differences to overcome barriers and succeed academically.

You will deliver targeted learning support, work with academic teams, and promote wellbeing. The team values inclusion, equality and practical help for students’ educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education settings.
• One-to-one academic or learning support for students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) or disabilities.
• Recognised qualification in teaching/learning support (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with SpLDs).
• Strong understanding of inclusive education practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted learning and study support services for students with SpLDs and disabilities.
• Enable students with additional needs to achieve their full potential by removing barriers to learning and fostering independence.
• Collaborate with academic teams to improve student retention, confidence, and academic success.

Skills

Higher Education experience

One-to-one support

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with SpLDs

Job description

Location: East London (On-site)

Salary Range: £31,000-£34,000pa

Shift Pattern: 9:00-5:30pm

Department: Student Wellbeing

Location: East London (On-site)

Type of Contract: Permanent - Full Time – 40hrs per week (On-site Working)

Salary Range: £31,000-£34,000pa

Shift Pattern: 9:00-5:30pm

About GBS:

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

GBS' Vision:

Changing lives through education.

What The Team Do:

Supporting students' well-being by offering help with mental health, personal issues, and practical concerns like housing or finances. Providing guidance, crisis support, and promote a safe, inclusive environment to help students succeed both personally and academically.

The role:

Your work within Student Wellbeing will focus on working in partnership with students to identify barriers to learning, and provide ongoing support according to their needs. The work you do will help students manage social and emotional issues, enable our staff to provide the best support to learners with wellbeing needs, and help the enable the students you work with to get the best out of their study with GBS!

• Deliver effective, targeted learning and study support services, providing specialist assistance to students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) and disabilities.
• Enable students with additional needs to achieve their full potential by removing barriers to learning and fostering independence.
• Work alongside academic teams and relevant faculties to improve student retention, improve confidence in learners and contribute to their academic success.

Essential

What Experience/Skills are required:

• Demonstrable experience working in Higher Education.
• Experience providing one-to-one academic or learning support to students with Specific Learning Differences (e.g. Dyslexia, ADHD) or disabilities.
• Recognised qualification in teaching, learning support, or a related field (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with SpLDs, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of inclusive education practices and reasonable adjustments in a higher education context.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate students.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) processes and support frameworks.
• Training in mental health awareness or mentoring.
• Experience of delivering group work sessions.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. — Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and