Job Description

Job Advert: Learning Mentor - Bournemouth (Full-Time, Starting January)

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills to inspire, guide, and support students to overcome challenges and achieve their potential? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join our vibrant and inclusive school community in Bournemouth. This full-time role, starting in January, offers the chance to work closely with students, helping them to build confidence, develop skills, and succeed academically and personally.

• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning, both in and outside the classroom.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to improve academic performance, behavior, and emotional well-being.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, providing guidance and mentorship tailored to their individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure students receive holistic support.
• Deliver targeted interventions and activities to promote self-esteem, resilience, and social skills.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting as required.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, approachable, and passionate about supporting young people.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable, thriving in a dynamic school environment.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to promoting the welfare of children.

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting.
• A good understanding of the challenges young people face in education and strategies to support them.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant qualifications in education, mentoring, or youth work are desirable but not essential.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.