Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor – Secondary School

Wigan, Greater Manchester

£90 – £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Secondary Mainstream School

Working hours: Full-time, Term Time Only (Monday to Friday – 8am to 3pm)

Start Date: ASAP / November 2025

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people who may face barriers to learning. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring, helping students to develop confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours.

You’ll play a key role in supporting students’ emotional wellbeing, engagement in lessons, and overall school experience.

Learning Mentor’s key responsibilities:

• Support students with emotional, behavioural, or social challenges to engage positively with school life.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that promote personal growth and wellbeing.
• Deliver targeted mentoring sessions to help improve motivation, attendance, and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Monitor and record progress, feeding back to relevant staff members.
• Encourage positive behaviour and foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

About You

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or youth setting (essential).
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for helping young people reach their full potential.
• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or mental health support are desirable but not essential.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) is required.

Why Work with Value Education?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles within schools across Greater Manchester.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to make a positive difference in a Wigan secondary school, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply with your most recent CV or feel free to call the office on (phone number removed) and ask for Lewis Howard to discuss this in more detail.

Learning Mentor | Support Assistant | Wigan | Temporary to Permanent | £90 - £110 per day | Mainstream Secondary School | Supply Agency