Job description
Job Title: Secondary Learning Support Mentor
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediate/ Easter 2025
Contract: Full-time, permanent (part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate)
Do you have a passion for supporting young people in their education and personal development?
GSL Education are offering an exciting opportunity for a Secondary Learning Support Mentor to join a vibrant secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire. This role is ideal for those who are enthusiastic about making a real impact on students’ learning experiences, helping to build confidence, improve academic progress, and foster personal growth.
University students who are passionate about education are encouraged to apply!
About the Role:
As a Secondary Learning Support Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional academic or emotional support, ensuring they remain engaged and motivated in their learning. Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group interventions, working alongside teachers to support lesson delivery, and helping students overcome any barriers to their education.
Responsibilities of the Secondary Learning Support Mentor:
- Providing tailored one-to-one and small group support to students who require extra guidance.
- Assisting in lesson delivery by working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
- Supporting students with learning difficulties, special educational needs (SEN), or behavioural challenges.
- Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence, and a positive approach to learning.
- Helping to create a nurturing and inclusive school environment.
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers, parents, and school staff.
- Assisting with classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
- Providing mentoring and pastoral support, particularly for students struggling with engagement or motivation.
Requirements of the Secondary Learning Support Mentor: To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
- Previous experience in mentoring, tutoring, or educational support is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students and encourage their growth.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to learning support.
- University students interested in education careers are encouraged to apply.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for professional development.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your professional aspirations.
- A dedicated consultant to assist with placements and career progression.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives, supporting their growth and development.
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and want to be part of a dedicated and inspiring school community, we encourage you to apply.
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 support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Secondary Learning Support Mentor’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.
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