Job description
Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £92 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Support young people to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive educational environment!
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Learning Mentor to work across secondary schools in Scarborough and the surrounding areas.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. As a Learning Mentor, you will provide tailored support to students who may require additional guidance with their academic progress, attendance, behaviour, or emotional wellbeing, helping them to engage positively with education.
About the Role:
As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, providing encouragement and practical support to help them overcome challenges and succeed in school. You will collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, and families to promote positive outcomes and create an environment where every learner feels valued and supported.
As a Learning Mentor, you will:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring to support students' personal and academic development
- Help learners overcome barriers to learning and improve engagement, attendance, and confidence
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage resilience, independence, and self-belief
- Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to implement support strategies
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
As the Ideal Learning Mentor, you should have:
- Experience working with children or young people in education, mentoring, youth work, coaching, or care settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting learners
- Ability to build positive relationships and motivate young people
- Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to different situations
- A genuine commitment to supporting student wellbeing and achievement
To Work with GSL Education, you must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
- Have recent experience working with children or young people
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
If you are a committed Learning Mentor looking to make a meaningful impact across schools in Scarborough, we welcome your application.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Learning Mentor’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.