training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Ely
Are you a relatable, grounded, and resilient individual who can connect with young people on their own level?
Can you look past a student's defenses, find the root of their disengagement, and coach them toward a brighter academic and personal future?
Whether you have a background in youth work, sports coaching, psychology, or alternative education, are you ready to be the mentor a student never forgets?
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Learning Support Mentor for a full-time, long-term position. This role bridges the gap between traditional classroom support and pastoral care. You won't just be helping with worksheets; you will be working with students-often those facing socio-economic barriers, tracking anomalies, or social-emotional challenges-to help them overcome the mental and behavioural hurdles that keep them from succeeding in school.
Your Responsibilities
- Targeted Mentorship: Hold a dedicated caseload of students, meeting them 1:1 or in small groups to set tangible academic, behavioral, and personal growth goals.
- Overcoming Barriers: Identify the root causes of a student's lack of engagement (e.g., low self-esteem, anxiety, or home-life challenges) and co-create practical strategies to overcome them.
- Classroom Re-integration: Accompany your mentees into lessons, acting as a calming, stabilising presence that helps them focus, manage frustration, and participate positively.
- Restorative Coaching: Lead reflective, restorative conversations with students following behavioural incidents, helping them learn from mistakes and repair relationships with staff and peers.
- Attendance & Engagement Drives: Work closely with vulnerable students to track and improve their attendance, punctuality, and overall attitude toward their education.
- Pastoral Collaboration: Act as a vital link between the student and their support network, providing regular updates to the Pastoral Leads, SENCO, and parents.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Relatability & Authenticity: The unique ability to build quick rapport with teenagers, commanding respect through empathy, active listening, and a calm, non-judgmental approach.
- Emotional Resilience: A thick skin and a steady emotional compass, allowing you to remain a dependable anchor even when handling defiance or emotional outbursts.
- Transferable Skills: Experience in Youth Work, Community Outreach, Sports Coaching, Alternative Provisions (PRUs), or Psychology is highly advantageous.
- The "Growth Mindset": A deep conviction that no student is a "lost cause" and that the right guidance can alter a young person's educational trajectory.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Daily Rates: £90 - £95 per day
- Specialist CPD Portfolio: Enhance your mentoring toolkit with free, certified courses in Safeguarding, Mental Health First Aid, and Positive Behaviour Support.
- Long-Term Professional Purpose: Secure a consistent, full-time role where you can witness the true, long-term impact of your mentorship on a young person's life.
- Dedicated Consultant Support: Work directly with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who will guide you through compliance and advocate for your ideal placement.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified youth worker, mentor, or educator you successfully refer to our team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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