Youth Learning Mentor

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Barnsley seeks a Youth Learning Mentor to support students facing barriers to success. In this non-teaching role, you will work closely with course leaders and parents to help at-risk learners engage and develop. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a commitment to safeguarding young people's welfare. This role offers the chance to build a dynamic, supportive environment while working part-time during term time.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience of working with young people.
• Experience of undertaking pastoral care with young people.
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in an educational or community-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to build self-esteem and resilience.
• Developing activities that promote emotional wellbeing and peer support.
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality, implementing interventions where needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Emotional resilience

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Qualification

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)

Job description

Youth Learning Mentor – REC2335

Childcare and Health

Salary: £17,307 per annum (£20,057 full year equivalent)

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time 29.5 hours per week

Reference: REC2335 | Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Term Time Contracts

This contract offers full-time hours across 38 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during academic terms, with some additional duties outside term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a full-time role and flexibility during non-term periods.

The Opportunity

As a Youth Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting learners to overcome barriers to success and achieve their full potential. You’ll work closely with course leaders, tutorial mentors, parents, and external agencies to identify at-risk learners and implement strategies that foster engagement, confidence, and personal development.

Joining an experienced team of pastoral staff that are highly committed to ensuring the emotional, social and academic needs of learners are recognised in a timely manner and appropriate interventions are implemented to provide individualised support.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to build self-esteem and resilience.
• Developing activities that promote emotional wellbeing and peer support.
• Assisting with transitions from school to college and between academic years.
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality, implementing interventions where needed.
• Offering pastoral care, advice, and guidance to aid progression.
• Referring learners to appropriate internal and external support services.
• Supporting learners with SEN/D in line with ALS plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to departmental meetings.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and committed to removing barriers to learning. You’ll need personal qualities such as flexibility, creativity, emotional resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is essential.

This is a non-teaching role that requires the successful candidate to work with small groups delivering therapeutic sessions including boxing club, reading club and art therapy. Staff run a breakfast and lunch club to provide alternate provisions for students who wish to access these.

Required

• Evel 3 Qualification
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• 1 year’s experience of working with young people
• Experience of undertaking pastoral care with young people
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in an educational or community-based setting
• Ability to prepare high quality support materials
• Understanding of motivational techniques to encourage learning

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith.

Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.