Job Description
Five Education is recruiting a confident, resilient and proactive student support assistant to work with apprentices aged 16+ who are training for careers in construction. This is a unique and rewarding role that blends learning support with mentoring and coaching, helping young people overcome barriers, stay motivated and succeed in their training programmes. You will be working with learners who have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, supporting them both academically and pastorally.
As students travel to various training sites and workshops, a full driving licence is essential.
Main Responsibilities:
• Act as a mentor and coach, helping learners build confidence, resilience and employability skills
• Support students in managing their behaviour and staying focused on practical and classroom-based tasks
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners, tutors and employers
• Promote independence, good communication, and a professional attitude suitable for workplace environments
• Travel between sites as required to support apprentices across different training locations
Essential Criteria:
• Confident, proactive and resilient
• Experience supporting young people with SEND or behavioural needs (education, youth work, or similar)
• Strong mentoring, coaching or relationship-building skills
• Able to ...