Are you a supportive, resilient, and motivated individual with a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning?
GSL Education are currently recruiting Learning Support Mentors to work in primary, secondary, and specialist settings across Stockton-on-Tees. Our client, is a diverse and inclusive trust comprising mainstream primary and secondary schools, as well as specialist settings. The group is dedicated to securing high levels of achievement and improving life chances for all pupils, underpinned by consistently high expectations across its academies. We also strongly committed to staff development, offering excellent opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who may face learning, behavioural, or emotional challenges. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small group support, helping students build confidence, re-engage with education, and develop positive learning behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group learning support
* Support pupils with academic, emotional, and behavioural needs
* Help students remain engaged and motivated in lessons
* Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
* Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams
* Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and wellbeing
* Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people (desirable)
* A patient, calm, and resilient approach
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to motivate and support learners with diverse needs
* Flexible and reliable, able to adapt to different school environments
* No formal teaching qualification required
* An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one with GSL Education
Why Choose GSL Education?
Competitive daily pay rates
Flexible working opportunities
Roles across a range of supportive education settings
Ongoing guidance from experienced and dedicated consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Learning Support Mentor role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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