Job Description

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will be responsible for providing mentorship for new employees and to support the development of existing staff. This role will play a critical part in supporting new employees into the role of a Learning Support Assistant at Activate learning.


You will ensure they have access to appropriate resources and receive a comprehensive induction upon starting with us and beyond. In addition, you will support our existing staff with the day-to-day duties, offering guidance where necessary.


You will work closely with the LSA Team Lead to ensure we deliver positive achievements whilst providing high quality support to our students throughout their learning journey.


This is a part time (21 hours per week), term time (over 44 weeks), permanent contract based at City of Oxford college.

What do you need to be a successful Learning Support Mentor at Activate Learning?

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will have the ability to communicate effectively with a supportive mentoring approach that can motivate and encourage success.

English and Maths at a minimum of level 2 Experience of working with young people or adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities Evidence of teamwork and building good relationships with internal and external customers

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.


We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.


When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:

Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.

Wellbeing & Resources Groups:

Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing

Company benefits:

Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.

Learning and Development

: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.

Teaching Support

: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.

Pension Schemes

: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff

Generous Annual Leave

: Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible Working

: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.

Competitive salaries:

Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.

On-Site Facilities

: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit

work-with-us/wellbeing

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.