Student Mentor

Mentor for Children at Risk of Exclusion

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Mentor to work with children who have been, or are at risk of being, excluded from school. This role is a chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by offering guidance, structure, and support both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who require additional support.

• Provide mentoring to help pupils re-engage with education, improve confidence, and develop positive behaviours.

• Support learning across the curriculum, adapting approaches to meet the needs of each pupil.

• Deliver tuition sessions where appropriate (experience in this area is desirable).

• Work closely with schools, families, and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Requirements:

• Substantial experience working with children who have challenging behaviour and/or additional needs.

• Strong knowledge of the school curriculum.

• Ability to deliver tuition is desirable but not essential.

• A teaching qualification is not required.

• Child-Only Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.

Benefits of working with TP Tutors:

• Flexible part-time hours to suit a busy schedule.
• Access to a dedicated tuition consultant and team to support you in all roles.
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities (including training on our bespoke pupil tracking system).
• Weekly pay through PAYE (meaning no fees from Umbrella companies).
• Our ‘Recommend a Friend’ scheme, where you can earn money by nominating your fellow colleagues for work.

If this opportunity interests you or you would like to hear about more opportunities Teaching Personnel can offer you, please apply with an up to date CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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