Key Stage 4 / Post-16 Learning Mentor (Term-time Only)
£15.00 per hour | 30 hours per week (6 hours per day) | 39 weeks per year (Pay averaged across 12 months) | North Somerset, Weston Super Mare
Less hours available – must commit to consistent days each week
Are you passionate about helping young people take the next step into adulthood? Looking for a role where you can guide learners towards college, employment, and independence? We are looking for a Key Stage 4 / Post-16 Learning Mentor to join our Alternative Provision, supporting older learners as they prepare for life beyond education. This is a relationship-led role focused on building confidence, developing life skills, and supporting learners to progress into college, work placements, or employment.
The Role
* Supporting learners (KS4 / Post-16) on a 1:1 or small group basis
* Building strong, consistent relationships with young people
* Supporting Functional Skills (Maths & English) in a practical, engaging way
* Assisting with work placements and employability skills
* Preparing learners for transition into college, training, or employment
* Maintaining clear structure, boundaries, and expectations
* Tracking progress against individual targets
The Person
* Experience working with young people (education, youth work, care or similar)
* Confident supporting older learners with independence and life skills
* Calm, resilient, and able to manage challenging behaviours
* Able to build trust while maintaining firm boundaries
* Practical and proactive approach to learning and engagement
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
What We Offer
* Support from experienced Lead Learning Mentors
* A positive, forward-thinking team culture
* Opportunity to shape and grow within a developing provision
* Modern, well-maintained setting in a peaceful countryside location
What Our Staff Say
“The managers are extremely supportive”
“I felt so welcome from the minute I stepped inside the door”
“Coming to work is like going to a holiday house”
Who We Are
* We are an Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) supporting young people aged 4–25.
* Our focus is simple — build relationships first, then progression follows.
* We support learners to overcome barriers and move forward into education, employment, or independence through bespoke, real-world pathways.
Important Requirements
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (mileage paid at 45p per mile) as some transporting learners is necessary.
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