Learning Mentor

Are you committed to providing opportunities for personal, social, health, and emotional development?

Can you promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development?

Do you aim to prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of life?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with an Ofsted-outstanding SEMH provision based in Walsall, specializing in supporting sixth-form students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This school’s philosophy is holistic, inclusive, aspirational, and progressive. They offer a structured education program tailored to each student’s individual needs, aligned with their education, health, and care plans. Students benefit from small group or individual instruction led by highly skilled educators.

We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer / Learning Mentor with a passion for making a positive impact. This role involves engaging with students who face complex challenges, building strong relationships that foster trust and resilience, and working collaboratively as part of a dynamic and supportive team. You will play a pivotal role in empowering students to achieve their full potential academically and personally.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience working with young people with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs.
GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, staff, and stakeholders.
The ability to provide tailored mentoring and learning support that complements lesson delivery.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and emotional resilience in challenging situations.
A reliable means of transport to travel to the school site in Walsall.

In return, you will receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding and ongoing experience.
Access to CPD courses and certifications via our My-Progression channel.
Market-leading rates of pay.
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply).
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply).
PAYE payment, ensuring accurate deductions for TAX and National Insurance without admin fees.
This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding opportunity where you will witness firsthand the impact of your support on the lives of young people.

If you are a compassionate and proactive individual with a desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young learners, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to TeacherActive today. Let’s work together to transform lives and create opportunities for success!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services