Student Support Mentor
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8632cdc9-55eb-472e-8d99-6707d997f216 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Student Support Mentor (SEN) to join our outstanding sixth form team, part of the Providence Learning Partnership, where unwavering support, care, and guidance for our post-16 learners is at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of our students with additional educational needs, ensuring they receive the individualised encouragement and bespoke interventions required to remove barriers to learning. You will be instrumental in championing our students from their initial transition into Year 12 through to their successful progression into Year 13, ensuring they excel during two of the most critical years of their education.
The successful candidate will be a relationship-builder who can work with autonomy and as part of a wider team to maintain the highest expectations for our students, their families, and the wider community.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
The Student Support Mentor is a key role, focusing on ensuring every student flourishes in an environment that demands high expectations for academic, vocational, and personal excellence, whilst nurturing support and development.
• Targeted Academic Support: Delivers 1:1, small group, and in-class assistance.
• Liaison & Feedback: Acts as a vital link between subject teachers, parents/carers, and the Student Support Team to provide feedback on progress and coordinate personalised learning strategies.
• Holistic Wellbeing & Development: Champions the social and emotional development of students, fostering independence and resilience, while supporting transitions into and beyond the Sixth Form.
• Administrative & Resource Management: Maintains accurate records in SIMS, assists in writing Student Profiles, collates evidence for access arrangements, and develops specialised SEN training resources.
• School Environment & Safeguarding: Ensures the Student Support Hub remains a purposeful learning space, supervises students during non-contact time, and upholds safeguarding and first-aid protocols.
We are looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates exceptional planning and time management skills.
• Is able to inspire and challenge both students and colleagues.
• Has the highest expectations of themselves and others.
• Exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Models the values, ethos, and vision of the school in pursuit of excellence and equity.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining the Student Support Team at Durham Sixth Form Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated, forward-thinking team that sits at the very heart of our school community.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we are defined by our commitment to excellence, but we recognise that for many students, achieving that excellence requires more than just high-quality teaching - it requires a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment. As a Student Support Mentor, you will be a catalyst in creating that environment. You are not just providing academic assistance; you are removing the barriers to learning that might otherwise prevent a young person from reaching their full potential.
Our team is a collaborative hub of professionals who believe that every student, regardless of their additional needs or background, deserves an educational experience that is both ambitious and accessible. Currently, the team is strategically led by Lee Bone, Vice Principal, and is composed of the following colleagues:
• Ms Amanda Eggett, Leader of Learning: Student Support & SENCo
• Mr Stephen Joel, Deputy SENCo
• Miss Emma Colvin, Student Support Coordinator
• Miss Emily Barr, Student Support Mentor
In this role, you will find yourself in a unique and influential position. Whether you are providing 1:1 intervention, supporting students within the classroom or managing the Student Support Hub, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our students.
We pride ourselves on a holistic approach. You will play a key role in developing our students’ independence, resilience and confidence - equipping them with the tools they need not just to succeed in their exams, but to thrive in their next steps beyond the Sixth Form life.
We are looking for a mentor who is proactive, empathetic and highly organised; someone who can liaise effectively with teachers and parents/carers while remaining a steadfast advocate for the student. In return, we offer a supportive professional environment where your development is prioritised, and your contribution to our school’s ethos is truly valued.
If you are passionate about inclusivity and driven by the desire to see young people overcome challenges and succeed, we would love to hear from you. We would encourage candidates interested in this role to visit us in advance. Should you wish to discuss this role further, or come to visit us to see what we are about, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best regards,
Lee Bone
Vice Principal
lee.bone@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Student Support Mentor (SEN) to join our outstanding sixth form team, part of the Providence Learning Partnership, where unwavering support, care, and guidance for our post-16 learners is at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of our students with additional educational needs, ensuring they receive the individualised encouragement and bespoke interventions required to remove barriers to learning. You will be instrumental in championing our students from their initial transition into Year 12 through to their successful progression into Year 13, ensuring they excel during two of the most critical years of their education.
The successful candidate will be a relationship-builder who can work with autonomy and as part of a wider team to maintain the highest expectations for our students, their families, and the wider community.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
The Student Support Mentor is a key role, focusing on ensuring every student flourishes in an environment that demands high expectations for academic, vocational, and personal excellence, whilst nurturing support and development.
• Targeted Academic Support: Delivers 1:1, small group, and in-class assistance.
• Liaison & Feedback: Acts as a vital link between subject teachers, parents/carers, and the Student Support Team to provide feedback on progress and coordinate personalised learning strategies.
• Holistic Wellbeing & Development: Champions the social and emotional development of students, fostering independence and resilience, while supporting transitions into and beyond the Sixth Form.
• Administrative & Resource Management: Maintains accurate records in SIMS, assists in writing Student Profiles, collates evidence for access arrangements, and develops specialised SEN training resources.
• School Environment & Safeguarding: Ensures the Student Support Hub remains a purposeful learning space, supervises students during non-contact time, and upholds safeguarding and first-aid protocols.
We are looking for someone who:
• Demonstrates exceptional planning and time management skills.
• Is able to inspire and challenge both students and colleagues.
• Has the highest expectations of themselves and others.
• Exhibits outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Models the values, ethos, and vision of the school in pursuit of excellence and equity.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining the Student Support Team at Durham Sixth Form Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated, forward-thinking team that sits at the very heart of our school community.
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we are defined by our commitment to excellence, but we recognise that for many students, achieving that excellence requires more than just high-quality teaching - it requires a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment. As a Student Support Mentor, you will be a catalyst in creating that environment. You are not just providing academic assistance; you are removing the barriers to learning that might otherwise prevent a young person from reaching their full potential.
Our team is a collaborative hub of professionals who believe that every student, regardless of their additional needs or background, deserves an educational experience that is both ambitious and accessible. Currently, the team is strategically led by Lee Bone, Vice Principal, and is composed of the following colleagues:
• Ms Amanda Eggett, Leader of Learning: Student Support & SENCo
• Mr Stephen Joel, Deputy SENCo
• Miss Emma Colvin, Student Support Coordinator
• Miss Emily Barr, Student Support Mentor
In this role, you will find yourself in a unique and influential position. Whether you are providing 1:1 intervention, supporting students within the classroom or managing the Student Support Hub, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our students.
We pride ourselves on a holistic approach. You will play a key role in developing our students’ independence, resilience and confidence - equipping them with the tools they need not just to succeed in their exams, but to thrive in their next steps beyond the Sixth Form life.
We are looking for a mentor who is proactive, empathetic and highly organised; someone who can liaise effectively with teachers and parents/carers while remaining a steadfast advocate for the student. In return, we offer a supportive professional environment where your development is prioritised, and your contribution to our school’s ethos is truly valued.
If you are passionate about inclusivity and driven by the desire to see young people overcome challenges and succeed, we would love to hear from you. We would encourage candidates interested in this role to visit us in advance. Should you wish to discuss this role further, or come to visit us to see what we are about, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Best regards,
Lee Bone
Vice Principal
lee.bone@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.