Learning Mentor

As a Learning Mentor, you will provide tailored 1:1 support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and improve engagement and attainment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or Support Worker who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Many of the pupils you will work with may have been out of education for some time or require additional support due to SEND, SEMH, or other learning needs. Your role will be to develop positive relationships, encourage participation in learning, and help establish routines that promote educational progress and personal development.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor each pupil’s progress and provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location – Within the community or educational settings in Wolverhampton

• Position – Learning Mentor

• Type of work – Contract

• Start date – ASAP

• Duration – Until the pupil can successfully reintegrate into a suitable educational placement

• End date (if applicable) – Ongoing

• Contract type – Temporary

• Full-time/Part-time – Part-time (15 hours per week, per student)

• Minimum rate of pay – £22+ per hour

• Hours – Working hours may vary depending on the needs of the pupil and family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the Learning Mentor:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, mentoring, youth work, or support setting

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or those who are disengaged from education is desirable

• Be patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships

• Have excellent communication and behaviour management skills

• Be confident adapting support to meet individual learning needs

To be eligible for this role, the Learning Mentor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK

• Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service, or be willing to process a new application

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.