Student Engagement Mentor

Milk Education; Redcar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible long-term positions

Health and wellbeing support

Free classroom resources and teaching 

24/7 consultant support

CPD and development opportunities

Referral scheme

Job summary

Milk Education is currently working with a friendly primary school in Stockton that is looking for a committed Student Engagement Mentor to join their team from September.

Based in Redcar, this role offers pay of £107.71 per day and flexible hours (08:30-15:30, with full-time and part-time opportunities available). You will provide pastoral and mentoring support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers and engage in learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with young children in schools, youth services, mentoring, or similar roles.
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, SEMH, or additional educational needs.
• Patient, understanding and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to encourage, motivate and positively influence young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Must live locally to Redcar; relocation not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and behavioural support to pupils.
• Develop trusting relationships and mentor students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Encourage participation in education and build self-confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers and the school team to improve behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support pupils in achieving positive educational outcomes.

Skills

Experience with young children

Behaviour/SemH support experience

Patient, understanding, resilient

Strong communication skills

Motivating youths

Safeguarding commitment

Live locally to Redcar

Job description

Student Engagement Mentor - Primary Schools

Job Title: Student Engagement Mentor
Location:Redcar
Hours: 08:30-15:30, Monday - Friday (full-time and part-time opportunities available)
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day

Student Engagement Mentor

Are you a caring, enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping young people thrive? Milk Education is currently working with a friendly primary school in Stockton that is looking for a committed Student Engagement Mentor to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide valuable support to pupils both within and beyond the classroom. You will help students overcome challenges that may affect their learning, encourage positive behaviour and attendance, and support them in reaching their full potential.

Student Engagement Mentor - Role Overview

As a Student Engagement Mentor, you will provide pastoral and behavioural support to pupils who may need additional guidance. You will develop strong, trusting relationships with students, encourage participation in education, and deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring.

Your support will help pupils build self-confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and a positive approach to school and learning.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team, contributing to a supportive school environment and helping improve behaviour, wellbeing, engagement, and educational outcomes.

This position would suit someone who has previous experience working with children in schools, youth services, mentoring, pastoral care, or similar support roles.

Student Engagement Mentor - Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working with young children, preferably in a school, youth, mentoring, or support environment
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, SEMH, or additional educational needs would be advantageous
• A patient, understanding, and resilient nature
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to encourage, motivate, and positively influence young people
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
• Must live locally to Redcar - relocation is not available

Student Engagement Mentor - Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-led, eco-conscious supply agency committed to creating positive change and providing rewarding opportunities for education professionals.

Benefits to YOU:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible and long-term positions
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to free classroom resources and teaching materials
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
• CPD and professional development opportunities
• Referral scheme
• Continued support throughout your placement

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed in education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited and follow robust safer recruitment procedures. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant compliance checks in accordance with DfE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo standards.

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