Job Title: Learning Mentor 16-21 hours a week
Purpose
To support students in overcoming barriers to learning, improving engagement, and achieving their potential through one-to-one and group mentoring.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide mentoring to improve progress, motivation, and wellbeing.
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Support attendance, behaviour, and study skills.
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Work with teaching and support staff to monitor progress.
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Signpost students to internal/external services where needed.
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Keep accurate records and contribute to safeguarding.
Person Specification
Essential: Experience working with young people, strong communication skills, ability to motivate learners, understanding of safeguarding.
Desirable: Relevant qualification (youth work/mentoring/education), experience in FE, knowledge of SEND support.