Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor – Tameside

Position: Learning Mentor
Location: Tameside Secondary School
Start Date: January 2025

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Learning Mentor for a supportive secondary school in Tameside. This role involves working closely with students who need extra guidance to achieve academic success and personal growth. As a Learning Mentor, you will help students overcome learning obstacles, build self-confidence, and develop essential study skills.

Responsibilities:

• Individualised Support: Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring to students, offering encouragement and strategies to help them excel in their studies.
• Collaborate with Teaching Staff: Work alongside teachers to identify students in need of additional academic and emotional support.
• Goal Setting and Progress Tracking: Assist students in setting academic and personal development goals, monitor their progress, and offer ongoing motivation and feedback.
• Foster Positive Relationships: Build trusting relationships with students, parents, and school staff to support a collaborative, encouraging school community.
• Motivational Programs: Help coordinate study skills workshops and motivational programs that empower students to take ownership of their learning.

Candidate Requirements:
We’re looking for a candidate with experience in education, youth work, or mentoring. Strong communication, patience, and empathy are essential, as well as a passion for nurturing student success. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their potential. Apply today to be part of a school that values student support and holistic development in Tameside.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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