Tutorial Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,350 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2158 |
Summary
Tutorial Learning Mentor
Digital & Creative
Salary: £24,214 per annum (£27,350 full year equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2158 | Closing Date: Thursday, 31st July 2025
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
You will play a key role in supporting a caseload of learners throughout their time at college. You will be there to guide, encourage and empower our students to make the most of the support available, helping them access both internal services and external resources with confidence.
You will plan and deliver engaging group tutorials on a range of topics, including personal development, digital literacy, online safety, study skills and career pathways in the digital and creative industries. Your sessions will reflect real-world industry contexts and include important themes such as British Values, the Prevent Duty and Equality and Diversity, helping our learners build both confidence and awareness.
A key part of your role will be supporting student wellbeing. You will act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. You will offer support on a wide range of issues, from mental health and bullying to personal safety, making sure that every learner feels heard and supported.
Through one-to-one mentoring and small group sessions, you will help students set and achieve SMART targets, build self-esteem and develop greater self-awareness. You will work closely with parents, carers and external agencies when needed, ensuring that learners have a strong network of support around them.
You will also track attendance, punctuality and progress, identifying learners who may be at risk of falling behind. Working with course tutors, you will contribute to effective interventions and help learners stay on track. Your support will make a real difference in keeping students engaged and motivated.
This is a great opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. You will be supporting our learners as they grow in confidence, develop important life skills and move closer to their academic and career goals.
About You
Ideally, you will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and supporting their personal and academic development. You will bring a positive, proactive approach and have the confidence to engage with learners both in group settings and one-to-one.
You will be approachable, empathetic and a good listener, able to build trusting relationships with students while maintaining clear boundaries. You will be confident in identifying when a learner needs extra support and know how to respond appropriately, following safeguarding procedures and working closely with other staff and external agencies where needed.
Strong communication and organisational skills are key. You will be someone who can deliver engaging tutorials, keep accurate records, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the department. You will also be comfortable handling sensitive information and responding to a range of pastoral and academic issues.
Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within an educational or support setting, and a good understanding of the challenges faced by young people in education today. You should be able to adapt your approach to suit individual needs and be committed to helping each learner achieve their potential.
A background or interest in the digital and creative industries is also beneficial, as this will help you bring relevance and context to your tutorials and mentoring. Most importantly, you will care deeply about making a difference and helping learners succeed in both their studies and wider lives.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
• Level 4 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (Level 2)
• Experience delivering tutorials or pastoral support in education
• Experience mentoring students individually or in small groups
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 31st July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
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.
Digital & Creative
Salary: £24,214 per annum (£27,350 full year equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2158 | Closing Date: Thursday, 31st July 2025
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
You will play a key role in supporting a caseload of learners throughout their time at college. You will be there to guide, encourage and empower our students to make the most of the support available, helping them access both internal services and external resources with confidence.
You will plan and deliver engaging group tutorials on a range of topics, including personal development, digital literacy, online safety, study skills and career pathways in the digital and creative industries. Your sessions will reflect real-world industry contexts and include important themes such as British Values, the Prevent Duty and Equality and Diversity, helping our learners build both confidence and awareness.
A key part of your role will be supporting student wellbeing. You will act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. You will offer support on a wide range of issues, from mental health and bullying to personal safety, making sure that every learner feels heard and supported.
Through one-to-one mentoring and small group sessions, you will help students set and achieve SMART targets, build self-esteem and develop greater self-awareness. You will work closely with parents, carers and external agencies when needed, ensuring that learners have a strong network of support around them.
You will also track attendance, punctuality and progress, identifying learners who may be at risk of falling behind. Working with course tutors, you will contribute to effective interventions and help learners stay on track. Your support will make a real difference in keeping students engaged and motivated.
This is a great opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people. You will be supporting our learners as they grow in confidence, develop important life skills and move closer to their academic and career goals.
About You
Ideally, you will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with young people and supporting their personal and academic development. You will bring a positive, proactive approach and have the confidence to engage with learners both in group settings and one-to-one.
You will be approachable, empathetic and a good listener, able to build trusting relationships with students while maintaining clear boundaries. You will be confident in identifying when a learner needs extra support and know how to respond appropriately, following safeguarding procedures and working closely with other staff and external agencies where needed.
Strong communication and organisational skills are key. You will be someone who can deliver engaging tutorials, keep accurate records, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the department. You will also be comfortable handling sensitive information and responding to a range of pastoral and academic issues.
Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within an educational or support setting, and a good understanding of the challenges faced by young people in education today. You should be able to adapt your approach to suit individual needs and be committed to helping each learner achieve their potential.
A background or interest in the digital and creative industries is also beneficial, as this will help you bring relevance and context to your tutorials and mentoring. Most importantly, you will care deeply about making a difference and helping learners succeed in both their studies and wider lives.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
• Level 4 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (Level 2)
• Experience delivering tutorials or pastoral support in education
• Experience mentoring students individually or in small groups
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 31st July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
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.
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