Tutorial Learning Mentor

Job description

Tutorial Learning Mentor
Childcare & Health
Salary: £25,667 to £29,647 per annum (£28,991 to £33,486 full year equivalent)Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2509 | Closing date: Sunday 4 th October

Term Time Contracts

This contract offers full-time hours across 38 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during the academic terms, with some additional duties outside of term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a full-time role and flexibility during non-term periods.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Tutorial Learning Mentor to join our Childcare and Health department.

This rewarding role is focused on supporting learners to overcome barriers to learning, achieve their full potential and successfully progress through their studies.

As a Tutorial Learning Mentor, you will provide pastoral support and guidance to a caseload of learners, working closely with teaching staff, parents, guardians and external agencies to ensure learners receive the support they need.

You will identify learners who may be at risk of underachievement, develop strategies to improve engagement, attendance and confidence, and provide effective one-to-one and small group interventions.

You will play a key role in delivering tutorials, supporting learners with target setting and Personal Learning Plans (PLPs), monitoring progress, encouraging positive behaviours and helping learners to develop the skills and resilience needed for success both within College and beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with young people and making a meaningful difference to learner outcomes.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and learner-focused individual with experience of supporting young people within an educational environment.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues, parents and external stakeholders.

Using a solution-focused approach, you will be confident supporting learners with personal, social and academic challenges while encouraging independence, resilience and achievement.

You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to monitor learner progress, analyse information and implement effective interventions for learners who require additional support. A commitment to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and creating positive outcomes for all learners is essential.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
• 2 years' experience of working with young people
• Experience of teaching/delivering tutorials/undertaking pastoral care in an education environment
• Experience of working with young people in an educational setting
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in an educational setting

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

The Barnsley College AdvantageWhen you join us, you can expect to benefit from "The Barnsley College Advantage". This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4 th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Job Description and Person Specification

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low-carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy