Student Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD-accredited training

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Support Mentor for a partner secondary school in the Abergavenny area. You will build strong relationships with students, delivering 1:1 and small group support to those with ALN and behavioural challenges, helping them stay focused and engaged in lessons.

The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm in Abergavenny, with a pay rate of £14.25 per hour. DBS and EWC registration assist during onboarding, offering a meaningful start in education and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Ability to work with pupils with behavioural challenges and ALN.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Support continuous engagement and motivation in lessons.
• Be a positive role model and promote a safe learning environment.
• Assist with safeguarding and wellbeing during the school day.

Skills

Relationship-building

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Level 2 Safeguarding for Children and vulnerable people

Enhanced DBS on the update service

Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)

2 professional references (24 months)

Job description

Location: Abergavenny, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: September 2026

About the Role

Do you have a passion for working with young people and helping them make the most of their education?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Support Mentor to join one of our partner secondary schools in the Abergavenny area.

As a Support Mentor, you'll play a vital role in building strong, positive relationships with students-acting as a trusted guide and communicator to ensure they feel understood and supported. You'll work closely with pupils who need additional help to stay focused, engaged, and motivated in lessons. By being a positive role model, you'll help them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence to reach their full potential. Some students may simply need extra encouragement to thrive in the classroom.

In this role, you'll provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges. You'll work with students who may find traditional classroom settings difficult, offering consistent emotional and academic support throughout the school day.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience and insight for a future career in education.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will also require the following: (We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 as a minimum for Safeguarding for Children and vulnerable people
• 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period (or equivalent)

What would the onboarding process look like?

• Apply by attaching a CV for consideration
• Shortlisting will take place after the application being submitted
• A telephone call will be provided to talk through more detail on the role so you can establish if you wish to move forward and if the role is right for you
• If happy to proceed, you will then be invited in for an interview
• If successful at interview stage, we will do all of the background work to have you cleared for work ahead of the start date!

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we're not just an agency- we help you build a meaningful career in education. By joining us, you'll gain access to:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference for Young People?

Join us in helping students feel supported, confident, and included in school life. If you're passionate about giving every young person the chance to thrive, we'd love to hear from you!