Post-16 Learning Mentor

Network Healthcare • Permanent • Somerset, United Kingdom • 5d ago

Key Stage 4 / Post-16 Learning Mentor (Term-time Only)

£15.00 per hour 30 hours per week (6 hours per day) 39 weeks per year (Pay averaged across 12 months) North Somerset, Weston Super Mare

Less hours available - must commit to consistent days each week

Are you passionate about helping young people take the next step into adulthood? Looking for a role where you can guide learners towards college, employment, and independence? We are looking for a Key Stage 4 / Post-16 Learning Mentor to join our Alternative Provision, supporting older learners as they prepare for life beyond education. This is a relationship-led role focused on building confidence, developing life skills, and supporting learners to progress into college, work placements, or employment.

The Role

Supporting learners (KS4 / Post-16) on a 1:1 or small group basis
Building strong, consistent relationships with young people
Supporting Functional Skills (Maths & English) in a practical, engaging way
Assisting with work placements and employability skills
Preparing learners for transition into college, training, or employment
Maintaining clear structure, boundaries, and expectations
Tracking progress against individual targets

The Person

Experience working with young people (education, youth work, care or similar)
Confident supporting older learners with independence and life skills
Calm, resilient, and able to manage challenging behaviours
Able to build trust while maintaining firm boundaries
Practical and proactive approach to learning and engagement
Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred

What We Offer

Support from experienced Lead Learning Mentors
A positive, forward-thinking team culture
Opportunity to shape and grow within a developing provision
Modern, well-maintained setting in a peaceful countryside location

What Our Staff Say

"The managers are extremely supportive"

"I felt so welcome from the minute I stepped inside the door"

"Coming to work is like going to a holiday house"

Who We Are

We are an Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) supporting young people aged 4-25.
Our focus is simple - build relationships first, then progression follows.
We support learners to overcome barriers and move forward into education, employment, or independence through bespoke, real-world pathways.

Important Requirements

Full UK driving licence and access to a car (mileage paid at 45p per mile) as some transporting learners is necessary.