Learning Mentor

Location: Southampton
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - can be flexible.
Salary: £18,000 - £25,000 (depending on experience and hours)
Key Stages: KS3/KS4
Flexible start date.

Do you want to inspire and guide students who need extra academic or emotional support? We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Learning Mentor to work on a 1:1 or small group basis in secondary schools across Southampton. This role is ideal for someone who wants to have a lasting impact on students' lives, providing targeted support to help them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

• Offer tailored mentoring and support to students who need additional guidance, including those with behavioural, emotional, or learning difficulties.
• Develop individual learning plans and strategies to support students in building confidence, improving academic skills, and managing their emotions.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to identify students' needs and provide the right level of support.

• Personal Development: Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including CPD courses that focus on SEN support and behaviour management.
• Supportive Network: Join a school with a strong focus on student welfare and professional collaboration.
• Dedicated Consultant: A personal recruitment consultant to support your career and placement.
• Flexibility & Growth: Opportunity to work in different settings, including 1:1 mentoring, classroom support, and small group sessions, to develop your skills in a variety of environments.

• Experience in mentoring or supporting students in a secondary school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to providing emotional and academic support to students.
• Knowledge or experience in working with SEN students is a plus.

This is your chance to make a significant difference in students’ lives. Apply today. 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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