Location: Bexhill
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Available
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Long-Term Opportunity
We are seeking dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Support Mentors to work within an Alternative Provision setting supporting secondary-aged students. This rewarding role involves working with young people who may face barriers to education, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and positive behaviours that enable them to succeed both academically and personally.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a lasting impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Provide one-to-one and small group mentoring to secondary-aged students.
Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Encourage engagement in learning and educational activities.
Promote positive behaviour and help students develop coping strategies.
Support students in achieving personal and educational goals.
Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records.
Provide guidance, encouragement, and emotional support throughout the school day.
Act as a positive role model and advocate for students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong behaviour management and conflict-resolution skills.
Patience, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Candidates from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Teaching Assistant or Education Support
Social Care
Residential Childcare
Mental Health Support
Community Outreach
Armed Forces
Police, Security, or Custodial Services
Counselling or Coaching
Customer Service and Relationship-Based Roles
Transferable skills include:
Mentoring and coaching
Building positive relationships
Managing challenging behaviour
De-escalation techniques
Teamwork and collaboration
Leadership and motivation
Communication and active listening
Problem-solving and decision-making
Emotional resilience and adaptability
Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Long-term and temporary placements available.
Valuable experience within education and alternative provision.
Ongoing training and professional development.
The opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people every day.
If you are committed to helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential, apply today and become a Support Mentor who truly makes a difference.
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*
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