Student Mentor

TESOL International Association; West of England; On-site; GBP 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral scheme bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Student Mentor for Bristol and South Gloucestershire, starting in September. The role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND, helping them build confidence, independence and positive engagement with education.

Ideal candidates may have TEFL/TESOL, youth work or coaching backgrounds. The position offers market leading pay rates and ongoing CPD, with full onboarding support from a 24/7 consultant team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people through education, TEFL/TESOL, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or other relevant support roles.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or barriers to learning is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt their approach to meet individual pupils' needs.
• A patient, resilient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• A willingness to support pupils with their educational, social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND through tailored one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Engage with pupils to build confidence and independence.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Proactivity

Motivation

Education

TEFL/TESOL qualification

Job description

Job Details
Job Title: Student Mentor Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire Start Date: September Salary: £25.00 per hour Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND to overcome barriers to education? Have you completed a TEFL or TESOL qualification, or gained experience as a youth leader, sports coach, mentor or support professional? Would you like to use your transferable skills to help pupils build confidence, develop independence and engage positively with their education? TeacherActive is proud to be working with specialist SEND schools across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to recruit a Student Mentor. These settings support children and young people with a range of additional needs and provide structured, supportive learning environments focused on engagement, wellbeing and positive educational outcomes. The Student Mentor will work on a long-term basis from September, supporting pupils with SEND through tailored one-to-one and small group interventions. Candidates with backgrounds in TEFL, TESOL, youth leadership or sports coaching are encouraged to apply, as skills in communication, motivation, relationship building and engaging young people are highly transferable to this Student Mentor role. The successful Student Mentor will have:

• Experience working with children or young people through education, TEFL/TESOL, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or other relevant support roles.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or barriers to learning is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt their approach to meet individual pupils' needs.
• A patient, resilient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• A willingness to support pupils with their educational, social and emotional development. In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply. Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment