Learning Support Mentor

Learning Support Mentor

Two-year Fixed Term, Full Time, Term Time Only

Start date: 20th August 2026

Pro-rata salary: £22,128 to £23,648 per annum

(Support Staff Pay Spine Point 7, £25,951 per annum FTE, to Point 10, £27,733 per annum FTE)

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Mentor to join the Study Skills team to support a wide range of students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will support students to access their chosen A-level courses through one-to-one mentoring, group workshops, signposting to resources, and occasional in-class support.

A positive and flexible approach will be essential in this role, along with strong interpersonal skills and clear professional boundaries. As a valued member of the team, you will be supported by our specialist expertise in the field of student support and given comprehensive training and induction.

Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Details and an application form for the above post may be obtained from our website.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and staff and expects all members of the College community, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The College actively promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The successful applicant for the post of Learning Support Mentor will work within the friendly Study Skills team. The post holder will be used to working with young people and enjoy the variety that comes with this type of role.

The job involves meeting with students 1-1 (or in small groups) to build their study skills and confidence, and may occasionally include working in classrooms and labs to support named students with notetaking. Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with students and teaching staff are important, as are confident IT skills. The post holder will also support the students in non-teaching times to facilitate independent work. They will be expected to maintain records and assist the student to organise their workload. The successful candidate will be well organised, able to remain calm under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team. The post is line managed by the Director of SEND and is part of a team of teachers and learning mentors.

This role presents an opportunity to utilise mentoring skills in meeting the holistic support of students' particular needs. Offering exclusively advanced level courses, Hills Road presents new challenges to all students transferring from school environments and then on to Higher Education and the world of work and the Study Skills Centre is at the heart of supporting successful transition.

The successful candidate will possess a real empathy for students in this key educational phase. Previous experience in an educational environment would be desirable, but more important will be an understanding of sixteen- to nineteen-year-olds and a genuine desire to support them through this significant transition stage.

To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application, which should be no more than 1,000 words. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

All documents should be submitted by 9am on Monday 15th June 2026.

Please note that applications received after the closing date may not be eligible for consideration. If Human Resources have not contacted you by Wednesday 24th June 2026, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Interviews will be held Wednesday 24th June 2026.