Learning Mentor

Overview

Do you have the ability to engage with hard to reach teenagers. Have you previously worked in a sports coach role or mentored young people. If you have then we have the perfect role for you.

Based in St Helens you will be working on a part-time basis (3 days per week)

You will be supporting children and young people to engage with learning, build confidence and make progress. As a Learning Mentor, you’ll work alongside teaching staff to provide encouragement and practical support tailored to each learner.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage participation in learning.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group mentoring and help pupils develop study and social skills.
• Work with teachers to reinforce learning activities and respond to individual needs.
• Support pupils who may benefit from additional help, including those with special educational needs.
• Your impact: Consistent, tailored encouragement helps pupils feel supported and better able to take part in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is valuable.
• Teaching, mentoring or youth work experience is welcome.
• An understanding of special education and inclusive approaches is an advantage.
• Communicate patiently, work collaboratively with staff and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Sports coaching background is desirable

This is an immediate start role, so don't delay in your application.

You must have excellent communication skills, be ready to inspire our next generation of young people and have experience that you can use working with young people.

LXP Specialists are a SEND Education Recruitment business, committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks and be able to provide a minimum of two suitable references.

Pay: £85.00-£95.00 per day

Work Location: In person