Job Description

Company Overview

At SSG Services, we empower Key Stage 4 students and develop their potential through innovative education. We deliver engaging, career-focused courses, supporting personal development, wellbeing, and skill growth through sports and physical activities.

Summary

As an Advanced Student Support Mentor specialising in Functional Skills (Maths & English), you will guide learners aged 16-18 through their educational journey. You'll provide a supportive environment that fosters significant personal growth and academic achievement, with a particular focus on developing essential literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

Mentor Key Stage 4 students one-on-one, helping them navigate complex academic and personal challenges, specifically in the context of Functional Skills Maths and English. Help students set and achieve ambitious goals, with a clear focus on improving their Functional Skills attainment. Facilitate engaging learning for development, promoting strong foundational skills and critical thinking. Act as a positive, proactive role model, inspiring students in their learning. Collaborate with educators on individualised support plans, including for SEND students, ensuring their needs are met. Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback. Promote an inclusive and respectful learning environment where students feel confident tackling challenges.

Requirements

We seek talented individuals with proven experience in advanced mentoring, learning support, and/or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You should have a passion for education and a proven track record supporting Key Stage 4 learners, particularly in Functional Skills Maths and English.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are vital, alongside an ability to inspire and guide students toward growth and success in their maths and English studies. Experience in educational/youth work or specialised SEN support is essential. A proactive approach to problem-solving and understanding diverse learning needs is also required. A strong understanding of the Functional Skills curriculum for Maths and English is highly desirable.

Working Arrangements

This position is offered on a term-time only basis working approximately 25 per week.

Application Process

If you have a proven track record supporting Key Stage 4 learners, youth work experience, or SEND expertise, and seek an impactful career step focused on developing essential Functional Skills in Maths and English, submit your covering letter and CV. Your one-page A4 letter should detail your advanced mentoring, learning support, and SEN experience, plus your preferred working availability (days, hours, total weekly hours).

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, as SSG Services is deeply committed to fostering a workplace where equality, diversity, and inclusion are not just words, but integral to our culture and success.

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01234 340782.

Closing date:

31st July 2025

Discover more about SSG at https://ssgservices.co.uk. We're dedicated to helping people reach their potential through active engagement and skills development.

SSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search may be carried out as part of the recruitment process. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Transport links
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025