Job description
Alternative Provision Mentor – Boston
Location: Boston
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP / September
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Long-term
GSL Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Alternative Provision Mentor to support secondary school students across Boston. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and succeed both academically and personally.
The successful candidate will work closely with students who may require additional behavioural, emotional, or pastoral support within alternative provision or specialist education settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Build positive relationships and encourage engagement in learning
- Support students with behavioural and emotional needs
- Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams
- Help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment
- Follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times
Requirements:
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable students
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- The ability to build trust and positive relationships
- A genuine passion for supporting students’ development
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Opportunities in supportive school environments
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Valuable experience within alternative provision settings
- Opportunities for long-term progression within education
Please keep in mind that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
To register your interest in the Alternative Provision Mentor role in Boston, click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch soon.