Role: Learning Mentor
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential? Do you want to make a tangible impact on pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development? If so, we want you on our team!
This school in Aylesbury provides a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Rated “Good,” the school is committed to continuous improvement and offers pupils personalised guidance, mentoring, and support to help them succeed.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group mentoring to support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic progress.
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Build positive, motivating relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence.
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Implement mentoring plans in collaboration with teachers, pastoral staff, and SENCOs.
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Monitor, track, and communicate pupil progress to staff and parents/guardians.
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Support pupils in developing self-esteem, resilience, and study skills.
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Assist with interventions to overcome barriers to learning and participation.
Person Specification
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Experience supporting children or young people in an educational or mentoring role (preferred).
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
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Patient, empathetic, and solution-focused, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
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Passionate about promoting social, emotional, and academic development.
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Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of pupils across a variety of settings.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive daily rates and a flexible working structure.
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Opportunities to make a real impact on pupils’ lives.
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Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
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Access to professional development and career progression opportunities.
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Pension scheme and additional staff wellbeing benefits.
How to Apply
Call 01296 752 499 or send your CV to Buckinghamshire@supplydesk.co.uk to discuss Learning Mentor opportunities in Aylesbury.
Safeguarding Commitment
Supply Desk is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with Safer Recruitment standards.