Job description
Work as a Learning Mentor in Dorchester!
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour
Contract: Full-time/Part-time
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential? Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to help students develop both academically and personally? If so, GSL Education are looking for a committed Learning Mentor to join a local school in Dorchester immediately.
About the School:
The school operates across two sites in Dorchester with a shared purpose: to provide the highest standard of education and support for children who, for various reasons, are outside of mainstream school education. It is an alternative provision that offers vocational and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to equip students with essential functional and life skills. With both primary and secondary divisions, the school caters to students of all ages and abilities, striving to provide the best opportunities for post-16 life.
About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to students in a dynamic and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys supporting young people, assisting them both academically and with their personal development. This role involves helping students with their academic studies, as well as supporting their social and emotional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students, both individually and in small groups, to help them reach their full potential.
- Support students across a range of academic subjects, helping them develop essential skills and build confidence.
- Work closely with teaching staff to identify students' needs and implement effective learning strategies.
- Monitor student progress, offering constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment that fosters students' growth academically and emotionally.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Learning Mentor with a passion for supporting students in their academic and personal development.
- Experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring setting is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students.
- A proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to learning support.
If you're excited to make a positive impact and support students in achieving their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to work as a Learning Mentor in Dorchester! Please submit your CV today!
To work with GSL Education as a Learning Mentor, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the successful applicant will need to pass all necessary background checks, including an enhanced DBS.
For more information, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To apply, visit www.gsleducation.com or use the application link.