Learning Mentor

Ref: 77-JH

Role: Learning Mentor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £25,000 Per Annum

Hours: 08:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:00 Friday

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

We are looking for a Learning Mentor for our Sheffield City Centre based client. You will provide pastoral support to learners aged 16-19 enrolled on our Study Programmes. Your role will focus on offering individualised guidance, encouragement, and challenge to help each learner reach their full potential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Enrolment and Induction

• Deliver inductions, covering key policies (Behaviour, E-Safety, Safeguarding, Prevent).
• Support learners with bursary, free meal, and travel pass applications.
• Provide effective CEIAG to ensure programmes meet individual needs.
• Create tailored learning plans with learners and tutors.
• Identify and support learners with EHCPs or additional needs.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
• Manage timetables and class capacities.

Learner Progress Reviews and Action Planning

• Monitor progress and hold regular reviews using performance data.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and support agencies.
• Track attendance and set improvement targets where needed.
• Support enrichment, personal development, and employability skills.
• Handle learner concerns, referrals, and complaints appropriately.
• Refer learners to external agencies where required.
• Support progression into further education, training, or employment.
• Work collaboratively with the tutor team to ensure SMART targets and consistent learner support.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records, reviews, and tracking data.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Contribute to quality assurance and self-assessment processes.
• Use performance data to monitor attendance and progress.
• Report updates promptly and respond to management requests.
• Identify training needs and maintain GDPR compliance.

Other Responsibilities

• Uphold Safeguarding, Prevent, Equality, Diversity, and Health & Safety policies.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Experience and Competencies

• Knowledge of ESFA Study Programme funding and guidance.
• Experience liaising with referral agencies and supporting outreach/marketing.
• Proven CEIAG delivery experience.
• Understanding of local labour markets and progression routes.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support young people.
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance.