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Learning and Progress Mentor

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
West Blatchington, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£92.6 - £105 Daily
Temporary
Role: Learning and Progress Mentor (Secondary Schools)
Location: Brighton and Hove
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £92.63 – £105.30

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Brighton and Hove, who are seeking dedicated and proactive Learning and Progress Mentors to join their teams from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement, build confidence, and make positive academic and personal progress.

About the Role

As a Learning and Progress Mentor, you will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing targeted academic, pastoral, and behavioural support. You will help students stay engaged in lessons, develop positive learning habits, improve attendance and motivation, and work towards personalised targets that support their progress across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for secondary-aged students

Help students overcome barriers to learning, engagement, attendance, and progress

Support students in setting and working towards academic, behavioural, and personal targets

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and parents/carers where appropriate

Support emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours

Monitor and provide feedback on student progress, engagement, and wellbeing

Promote a safe, inclusive, and aspirational school environment

Candidate Profile

Experience supporting young people in a secondary school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, or support setting

Strong understanding of barriers to learning, behaviour, attendance, and motivation

Calm, patient, resilient, and confident approach when supporting students

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and wider school professionals

A genuine passion for helping young people build confidence, independence, and positive futures

Requirements

Relevant experience working with young people in education, mentoring, youth work, care, coaching, or support work

Understanding of secondary school expectations, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support is desirable

Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Two years’ worth of professional references

Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Register With Us?

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles

£100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)

Apply Today!
Call:
Or click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days – you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles

Reference: 225336108

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Learning and Progress Mentor

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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West Blatchington, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£92.6 - £105 Daily
Temporary
Role: Learning and Progress Mentor (Secondary Schools)
Location: Brighton and Hove
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £92.63 – £105.30

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Brighton and Hove, who are seeking dedicated and proactive Learning and Progress Mentors to join their teams from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them overcome barriers to learning, improve engagement, build confidence, and make positive academic and personal progress.

About the Role

As a Learning and Progress Mentor, you will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, providing targeted academic, pastoral, and behavioural support. You will help students stay engaged in lessons, develop positive learning habits, improve attendance and motivation, and work towards personalised targets that support their progress across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for secondary-aged students

Help students overcome barriers to learning, engagement, attendance, and progress

Support students in setting and working towards academic, behavioural, and personal targets

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and parents/carers where appropriate

Support emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours

Monitor and provide feedback on student progress, engagement, and wellbeing

Promote a safe, inclusive, and aspirational school environment

Candidate Profile

Experience supporting young people in a secondary school, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care, or support setting

Strong understanding of barriers to learning, behaviour, attendance, and motivation

Calm, patient, resilient, and confident approach when supporting students

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and wider school professionals

A genuine passion for helping young people build confidence, independence, and positive futures

Requirements

Relevant experience working with young people in education, mentoring, youth work, care, coaching, or support work

Understanding of secondary school expectations, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support is desirable

Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Two years’ worth of professional references

Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Register With Us?

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles

£100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)

Apply Today!
Call:
Or click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days – you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles
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Reference: 225336108

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