Student Mentor

TeacherActive; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral scheme up to £100

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Student Mentor to support children and young people with SEND in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The role runs long-term from September, with tailored one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils build confidence and education engagement.

Candidates with TEFL/TESOL, youth leadership or coaching backgrounds are encouraged, as communication, motivation and relationship-building are highly transferable to this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people through education, youth work, mentoring or coaching.
• Experience supporting SEND, SEMH or barriers to learning is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND through tailored one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Assist with social and emotional development and engagement in education.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and wellbeing support.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Relationship building

Engaging young people

Adaptability

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 25.00 per hour

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.

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.

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.