Post-16 Learning Mentor

Job Details

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.