About this role

Pastoral / Learning Mentor

Location

Stockport

Start Date

ASAP

Role

School-based support

Pay

£95-£120 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are looking for a Pastoral / Learning Mentor to support pupils in schools across Stockport, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to succeed.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with children and young people, building positive relationships and providing guidance around behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement with education.

You will work with pupils who may need additional support with their behaviour, confidence, motivation or personal circumstances. Your aim will be to help them make positive choices, improve their engagement and get the most out of their education.

Responsibilities may include

Providing one-to-one mentoring and small-group sessions.

Building supportive relationships with pupils and acting as a positive role model.

Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem.

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Encouraging attendance, participation and engagement with learning.

Helping pupils identify and overcome barriers affecting their progress.

Supporting the development of social skills and positive peer relationships.

Reinforcing school expectations and appropriate boundaries.

Contributing to behaviour strategies and individual support plans.

Monitoring pupils' progress and sharing relevant observations with teaching and pastoral staff.

Working collaboratively with families and other professionals where appropriate.

Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.

We're looking for a compassionate and proactive individual who can engage positively with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

You should have

Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to listen, provide guidance and motivate pupils.

A calm and patient approach when dealing with challenging situations.

Confidence supporting behavioural, social or emotional needs.

The ability to encourage positive choices and personal responsibility.

Good organisation skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team.

A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Experience in pastoral support, mentoring, SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or safeguarding would be particularly beneficial.

Opportunities to work within schools across Stockport.

A rewarding role focused on pupils' wellbeing and personal development.

The opportunity to make a positive difference to engagement and behaviour.

Experience working alongside teaching and pastoral teams.

Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant.

If you're passionate about helping young people build confidence, overcome challenges and engage positively with education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.