Tutorial Learning Mentor. Job in Barnsley Education & Training Jobs
Salary: £27,350 to £31,590 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2090 | Closing date: Friday, 7th February 2025
The opportunity
As our Tutorial Learning Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic and personal development of our learners. Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE facility, you’ll guide a caseload of our students, ensuring they feel supported, motivated, and able to access College services or external resources with ease. Your primary focus will be on identifying and addressing barriers to learning, fostering student success, and encouraging personal growth.
Your duties will include:
1. Identifying at-risk students through collaboration with teachers, parents, and external agencies, and implementing tailored strategies to build confidence and self-esteem.
2. Providing one-to-one mentoring and small group activities, such as peer support and anger management sessions.
3. Supporting transitions from school to college or between academic years.
4. Working closely with students to set targets, monitor progress, and maintain effective communication with parents, guardians, and external agencies.
5. Preparing course materials and delivering effective group tutorials focused on study skills, career guidance, and personal development.
6. Supporting students in completing their personal learning plans (PLPs), monitoring attendance and punctuality, and making referrals to relevant support services when necessary.
7. Inspiring students to engage fully with their learning journey through motivational dialogue.
As a key member of the Tutorial Team, you will also work closely with the Tutorial Team Leader to ensure timely completion of duties, including engagement with work placements, monitoring our at-risk students, and contributing to themed tutorial weeks. Your role will be both dynamic and impactful, as you support our learners in overcoming challenges and unlocking their potential.
About you
Ideally, you’ll bring compassion, motivation, and strong organisational skills to support our learners in reaching their educational and personal goals. You’ll enjoy helping students overcome challenges and staying on track, using your empathy and practical strategies to make a real difference in their journey.
Your ability to build positive relationships will be key. Whether you’re mentoring students one-to-one, delivering engaging group tutorials, or collaborating with parents, external agencies, and colleagues, your excellent communication skills will help create a supportive and encouraging environment.
With a proactive mindset and excellent organisational skills, you’ll confidently handle a variety of tasks. From monitoring attendance and preparing materials to developing tailored strategies for at-risk students, you’ll approach every challenge with enthusiasm and determination. Teamwork will also be central to your role, as you work closely with others to ensure every learner gets the support they need.
You’ll ideally bring a relevant qualification in mentoring, education, or youth work, alongside experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting. Your knowledge of safeguarding practices and your confidence in delivering tutorials will enable you to provide the guidance and encouragement that students need to succeed.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Level 4 teaching qualification (e.g., CTLLS).
2. GCSE Maths & English (or Level 2 equivalent).
3. Relevant experience working with young people.
4. Experience teaching, delivering tutorials, or providing pastoral care.
5. Proven ability to mentor and support young people in education.
Reasons to join us:
We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays), Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days, Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and more.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 7th February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith.
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