JOB TITLE: Learner Mentor
LOCATION: Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2DR
REPORTS TO: Curriculum Manager
SALARY: Pro Rata £19,155.84 per annum (FTE £23,944.80)
HOURS: 28 hours per week -Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:15pm (Term Time)
DBS: Enhanced DBS check required
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-led charity dedicated to improving life chances for young people with learning disabilities. Petty Pool is proud to have been recognised as Outstanding to Work For 2025 by Best Companies, a reflection of our strong culture, clear values, and deep commitment to our people.
Our values:
- Ambitious – Striving for excellence in everything we do
- Brave – Fearless in our boldness
- Creative – exploring innovation and embracing change
- Collaborative – feeling valued and adding value
Summary
An integral role within the College providing educational support to learners in the classroom, personal & social development support during breaks and lunch times and supporting work experience and community access opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support students in groups or on a 1:1 basis as required
- Support in classes according to tutor instructions
- Help and support learners with their communication needs
- Assist the tutor in maintaining a stimulating, progressive classroom environment
- Assist students with literacy, numeracy and IT to understand and complete tasks
- Enable learners to produce coursework evidence via scribing, reading, digital recording etc.
- Assist in various practical vocational settings
- Enable all students to gain maximum benefit from the College educationally and socially
- Supervise students during their break times in accordance with the current timetable
- Support students in accessing facilities such as the canteen etc…
- Assist students with constructive use of their leisure time at college
- Assist students in developing social skills, (inc. making conversation, resolving disputes etc.)
- Support students with dignified coping strategies to accommodate personal care needs (bodily fluids, showering etc.)
- Administer First Aid if required (or to undertake a First Aid qualification if currently unqualified)
- Report and log student incidents allowing a comprehensive case of additional support to be compiled
- Comply with Safeguarding and Prevent policy and procedures at all times, ensuring the safety of all learners
- Demonstrate consistent confidentiality in all matters concerning students
- Attend Learner Mentor meetings
- Work collaboratively with other Learner Mentors and the Learning Support Manager
- Keep an auditable, detailed diary of the support given to groups / individuals
- Complete all necessary paperwork as required, in order to support claims for additional funds
- Motivate, advise and support students at all times; physically, emotionally and practically
- Work as part of a team, sharing ideas and experiences
- Take part in residentials as required by the college
- Accompany students on work placements / visits and support in the workplace if required
- Conduct baseline assessments of learners (Breaks & Lunches, PSD and Life Skills) as instructed
- Support learners to log their volunteering & work experience hours and complete weekly learner journals
- Support the ethos of the college
- Take part in training and development as required by the college
- Accept the daily fluctuation of the support needs of students
- Drive college vehicles, including mini-buses (where appropriate) to support learners on trips, visits and external WEX placements.
- Be flexible and easily able to adapt to changes in duties, routine and circumstances
NOTE: In accordance with the Trust’s flexibility policy, the post holder will be required to undertake any other duties considered commensurate with this position, as directed by The Senior Management Team of The Petty Pool Trust, or as a mutually agreed developmental opportunity.
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above (Essential)
Full clean driving licence (Essential)
Experience of people with learning disabilities (Desirable)
Hold or be working towards a Learning Support qualification (Desirable)
Experience of people with learning disabilities (Desirable)
Staff Benefits:
- Working 41 weeks per year (term time) 11 weeks holiday
- On-site parking
- Company Sick pay (after passing probationary period)
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Free meals when commuting by car sharing, walking, or cycling
- Bike rack
- Company pension
- Smart casual dress
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £19,155.84 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a English and Maths GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
