Job description
Seeking a Learning Support Mentor in Southampton!
Job Title: Learning Support Mentor
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: After Half Term/Easter 2025
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent (Part-time can be arranged for the right candidate)
Do you have a passion for supporting students and helping them achieve their full potential?
Join our dedicated team at a welcoming school in Southampton and become a vital part of our students' educational journey. This is your chance to make a real impact, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a role that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us.
About the Role:
As a Learning Support Mentor in Southampton, you will play a crucial role in supporting students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals to create and implement individualised support plans tailored to each student’s needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Key Responsibilities of Learning Support Mentor:
- Develop and implement individualised support plans for students, assessing each student’s unique needs and abilities, and setting specific learning goals.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support tailored to students’ needs, ensuring they receive the attention and support they need to succeed.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting support strategies as necessary to ensure that each student is progressing towards their goals.
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure a cohesive approach to each student’s education and well-being, sharing insights and strategies to support their development.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported, encouraging positive interactions and a sense of community.
- Use a variety of support methods to engage and motivate students, catering to different learning styles and preferences, and making learning enjoyable and effective.
- Keep detailed records of each student’s progress, including assessments, observations, and feedback, and communicate this information to parents, support staff, and other relevant parties to ensure transparency and collaboration.
Requirements of Learning Support Mentor:
- Prior experience in supporting students in an educational setting is essential.
- Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively interacting with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering positive relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain strong, supportive relationships with all members of the school community, creating a positive and collaborative environment.
- Show a deep commitment to helping students, exhibiting patience and empathy in interactions.
- Relevant qualifications or training in education or support (desirable but not essential).
To work with GSL Education as a Learning Support Mentor, you will need:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Learning Support Mentor role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Learning Support Mentor and help shape the future of our students in Southampton!