Secondary School Learning Mentor Apprentice in Birmingham

Learning Mentor Apprentice – Secondary School

Location: Lozells, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £200 per day, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Duration: Until the End of the Academic Year

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Mentor to join a secondary school in Lozells, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to improving student engagement, promoting positive behaviour and supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally.

An exciting opportunity for career progression is also available. After 20 weeks in the role, the school will be willing to take the successful candidate on directly as an apprentice, offering the opportunity to develop their skills and build a long-term career in education.

The successful candidate will work closely with students and school staff to provide targeted support, encourage positive choices and help students overcome challenges that may affect their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group mentoring to students who require additional support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and improve outcomes.
• Support students with behavioural, emotional and social challenges.
• Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement with learning.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, independence and effective communication skills.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies to support student progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, the SENCO and safeguarding staff.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Support the school's behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• Have experience supporting students with behavioural, emotional or social needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be patient, resilient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Have a proactive approach to improving student engagement and attendance.
• Be able to motivate and encourage students to make positive choices.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Be eager to learn, develop professionally and pursue a long-term career in education.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily pay of up to £200, depending on experience.
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
• Long-term opportunity in a secondary school in Lozells.
• Potential to transfer to direct employment with the school as an apprentice after 20 weeks.
• An opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a career in education.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and committed individual looking for a rewarding opportunity in education, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you already have experience as a Learning Mentor or are looking to build a career supporting young people, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience and potentially progress into an apprenticeship with the school.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Details

• Job Title: Learning Mentor – Secondary School
• Location: Lozells, Birmingham
• Salary: Up to £200 per day, depending on experience
• Job Type: Full-time, long-term
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Duration: Long-term, with potential apprenticeship opportunity after 20 weeks