Job Title: Student Support Mentor (Part time opportunities available)
Department: Adult & Community Learning
Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader, Adult & Community Learning
Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata for contracted part-time appointments). Holiday pay for hourly-paid appointments is included within the hourly rate.
Basis: Part Time, Term Time Only (38 weeks) or hourly paid
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Location: Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD
Salary: Various Opportunities available:
£3,883.95 – £4,038.13 per annum (1 day/7 hours per week)
£7,216.20 - £7,502.67 per annum (2 days/13 hours per week)
£14.24 per hour - inclusive of holiday pay (Hourly Paid positions)
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Mentor to provide tailored study support and targeted interventions for learners facing a range of academic and wellbeing challenges.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will support students through one-to-one coaching, study skills sessions, drop-in surgeries, and small group interventions. You'll work with learners who may have identified needs such as Dyslexia or ADHD, as well as those experiencing short-term difficulties that are impacting their studies. Your support will play a vital role in helping students stay on track, build confidence, and achieve success throughout the academic year.
We are recruiting for a part-time position and are keen to attract the best candidate, so we're able to offer flexibility in the working pattern. The role could be appointed as a 1-day-per-week contract, a 2-day-per-week contract, or on an hourly-paid basis, depending on the successful applicant's availability and the needs of the service. Please indicate your preferred working pattern when applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted support and interventions to students experiencing barriers to learning, wellbeing, or engagement.
- Work closely with curriculum and support staff to identify student needs and develop effective support strategies.
- Plan and deliver one-to-one and small group study support sessions to help students achieve their academic goals.
- Monitor and record student progress and the impact of interventions, ensuring support is effective and appropriately documented.
- Promote independence, confidence, and positive outcomes by helping students develop effective study skills and resilience.
Please see the person specification for full details –Student Support Mentor
Qualifications
- Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in supporting students with learning difficulties/care, or willingness to achieve this.
- Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Commitment to undertaking relevant mandatory training.
Experience
- Experience of supporting young people and adults with additional learning needs.
- Knowledge or experience of working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Experience or understanding of planning and delivering targeted intervention sessions.
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements and risk assessment processes.
- Ability to identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies.
- Commitment to promoting student wellbeing, inclusion and achievement.
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Emilia Negoita, CTL, Adult & Community Learning on [email protected]
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the Northeast, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
