Student Mentoring and Well-being Support

GREENSAFE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support service in Greater London is seeking a mentor to provide guidance and support for Higher Needs Students. The role involves one-on-one mentorship, student engagement, academic support, and family engagement. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, good communication skills, and the ability to lead engaging activities. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in counselling or working with families with children and youth.
• Relevant experience in planning and leading mentoring, educational, or physical activities for children and youth is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated befriender and mentor to Higher Needs Students (HNS), providing consistent guidance.
• Conduct engaging sessions to inspire at-risk students.
• Lead physical activities to promote mental and physical well-being.
• Monitor and support students' homework completion.
• Conduct home visits to engage parents and understand support needs.
• Serve as a Teacher Chaperone for learning journeys.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Working Hour

• Mondays to Wednesday, from 7.30am to 5.00pm (lunch break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm)
• Thursdays to Fridays, from 7.30am to 12.00pm
• Service is not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays and school holidays

Requirement

• At least 2 years of experience in counselling or working with families with children and youth.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Candidate who has relevant experience in planning and leading mentoring, educational, or physical activities for children and youth is an advantage.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

🎯One-on-One Mentorship

• Serve as a dedicated befriender and mentor to Higher Needs Students (HNS), providing consistent, supportive guidance.

💬Targeted Student Engagement

• Conduct informal "paving the way" sessions to engage and inspire at-risk students.
• Foster grit and a growth mindset through authentic dialogue and shared narratives, helping students reframe their school experience positively.

🤸Well-being Through Activity

• Lead and facilitate simple, age-appropriate physical exercises or light activities with students to promote their mental and physical well-being.

📚Academic & Homework Support

• Monitor and ensure the completion of students' homework, providing a structured and supportive environment.

🏡Holistic Family Engagement

• Conduct scheduled home visits in coordination with the school’s Student Welfare Officer (SWO) to engage parents/guardians and better understand the student's home environment and support needs.

🚌Learning Journey Supervision

• Serve as a Teacher Chaperone for after-school learning journeys, ensuring student safety and engagement (note: excludes administrative logistics like bus bookings).