Student Support Mentor

Location: Pontypool, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 Per Day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Start Your Career in Education!

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them grow?
Do you have experience working with children, whether through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, or classroom support — and want a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We’re working with a friendly and inclusive secondary school in the Pontypool area to recruit a Student Support Mentor.

The school offers a warm, welcoming environment and has a fantastic, well‑supported Learning Resource Base for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This provides a nurturing setting where students receive tailored support, and staff work closely together to help every child feel confident and achieve their potential.

This role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys helping young people thrive. Whether you’ve worked in coaching, childcare, SEN support, youth groups, or you’re exploring a new career path in education, your enthusiasm and experience will be highly valued.

It’s an excellent opportunity for:

• Recent graduates
• Career changers
• Anyone passionate about supporting young people
• Individuals looking to build experience toward teaching or ALN roles

If you love building positive relationships, supporting learning, and playing a key part in helping young people succeed — this could be a fantastic step into the world of education.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting both students and teachers within the classroom environment, while also supporting the schools Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision
• Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Assisting with individual or small group support where needed
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging school environment

What We’re Looking For:

No formal teaching qualification? No problem!
We’re looking for individuals who can demonstrate transferable skills and experience at interview – it’s your attitude and potential that matter most.

We’re looking for people who:

• Have previous experience working with children or relevant qualifications are a bonus, but not essential
• Are positive, patient, and proactive
• Are great communicators and team players
• Eager to learn and grow in a school setting
• Passionate about supporting young people across a range of ages and abilities

What You’ll Need (We Can Help You Get These!)

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
  (or willingness to obtain)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  (or willingness to obtain — we can support with this)
• Level 2 Safeguarding Training
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months of employment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We’re here to support your journey into education with:

• Competitive daily pay
• A dedicated consultant to guide you every step of the way
• Free CPD-accredited training (e.g. safeguarding, behaviour support)
• Access to a wide range of roles in local schools – temporary and permanent

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to take the first step into a meaningful and fulfilling role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and start making a difference in the classroom!

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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