Smile Education is supporting an education setting in Walsall who are looking for a Learning Mentor to start in September on a full time basis 8.30-4.30. They are looking for a passionate mentor who can support tutors across the setting assisting with students who have additional needs to ensure they complete set activities and hit their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide support, under the direction of a tutor, to individuals or groups of students, and to provide assistance with the teaching of a range of activities, in varied curriculum areas.
• To assist in the preparation of equipment and materials for learning, practical work, demonstrations and exhibitions.
• To supervise students during non-teaching times where appropriate.
• To support students with personal care / assistance.
• To attend relevant, appropriate professional development as and when required.
• To comply with all college policies and procedures.
• To work with the Line Manager to identify training needs and actively seek out relevant training and development opportunities in liaison with the Head of Professional Development.
• To attend internal and external meetings as and when required.
• To complete related paperwork and administration tasks.
• Any other duties reasonably required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Commitment to Safeguarding - Safeguard the well being of learners, including responsibility for reporting concerns to the Safeguarding Team.

• Commitment to the Prevent Duty – To prevent students and staff from being drawn into terrorism, including responsibility for reporting concerns to the Safeguarding Team.
• Disclose & Barring Service (DBS) Check - All staff will be required to have an enhanced DBS check, formally known as CRB check.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity - To comply with the requirements of the Equality & Diversity Policy and to promote Equality & Diversity in all activities, including responsibility for reporting concerns.
• Health and Safety - To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. To fulfil your duties in accordance with the Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) – To be committed to their own continuous professional development.

Person Specification



As this role is to start September, this particular setting are looking to invite candidates in for a trial day for you to familiarise yourself with the surroundings and to ask any questions you may have. 

For more information please call Nicola on (phone number removed) or send your CV by clicking 'apply'

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.