Learning Mentor

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference LearningmentorW_1734348731
Closing date January 15, 2025
Location South East London, UK. South West London, UK
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Learning Mentor - Secondary School

Wandsworth

£10-£120 per day

ASAP or January 2025 start

Veritas Education work with a variety of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas, providing high-quality teachers and support staff for long-term, short-term, permanent, and daily supply roles. We partner with state, private, and independent schools, building strong, trusted relationships with our clients.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join a secondary school in Wandsworth. This role is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys by supporting their academic progress, mental well-being, and overall school experience. The role will be full time, Monday-Friday, and will be to start asap or January 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to students, helping them develop strategies to overcome barriers to learning.
  • Support students' mental well-being and welfare, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, and families to create tailored interventions that enhance student outcomes.
  • Address behavioural challenges with empathy and effective strategies to promote positive change.

    • This position is not classroom-based but focuses on individualised support and guidance for students. A background in psychology or a related field is highly desirable, and experience working with young people, particularly those with challenging behaviour, is essential.

    Requirements:

  • Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
  • The ability to take initiative and manage behaviour effectively.
  • Commitment to supporting students' academic and personal development.
  • Availability to commit to the full academic year.

    • This role is ideal for:

  • Those with previous experience working with young people in an educational or support/mentoring capacity, e.g. as a youth worker.
  • Strong graduates considering a career in education, psychology, or related fields.

    • If you wish to be considered for this role, please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV outlining relevant skills and experience/qualifications.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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