Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping young people grow in confidence, develop life skills and plan for a brighter future? Are you ready to support learners on their journey towards education, employment and independence?
Then join Fleet Education Services as a Progression Mentor and make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners in Southwark & Lambeth.
Ready to support, inspire and empower? Apply now and help young people take the next step in their journey.
What You'll Need to Be a Progression Mentor:

• Experience working with young people in schools, colleges, alternative or specialist provisions, or PRUs.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or SEMH, such as Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, and additional needs.
• Confidence delivering one-to-one, pupil-led mentoring.
• A strong understanding of key progression themes: study skills, life skills, healthy living, self-awareness, social skills and career development.
• The ability to engage young people in conversations about their goals, fears, hobbies, and future aspirations.
• Familiarity with local resources, training, and community opportunities.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Children's barred list only and registered to the DBS Update Service.

Your Key Responsibilities as a Progression Mentor Will Include:

• Delivering tailored one-to-one mentoring sessions focused on study skills, life / social skills, resilience, and career planning.
• Working in person in the learner's home environment.
• Building trusting relationships with learners and families to engage them in meaningful planning conversations.
• Using resources and tools such as initial assessments, session & progress reports and individual learning plans (ILPs).
• Supporting learners to explore their interests, aspirations, and possible future pathways including education, training, volunteering or employment.
• Encouraging engagement in local community opportunities, and guiding learners towards increased independence.
• Working with parents/carers to embed healthy routines and set appropriate incentives for participation.
• Submitting accurate session and progress reports after each visit.

Note: Mentors do not provide academic tuition, personal care, or medical support. Trips to amenities must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
What You'll Focus On:

• Study skills and preparation for further education or employment.
• Life skills including time management, budgeting, health and wellbeing, and independent living.
• Social and communication skills through local engagement and reflective discussions.
• Career planning - including CV writing, job searching, and exploring qualifications and pathways.
• Building motivation, confidence and resilience through a learner-led, strengths-based approach.

Why Mentor with Us?

• Flexible working hours to suit your availability - 5 to 25+ hours per week.
• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Full induction and ongoing training led by our Head of QA.
• Regular Mentor Forums and direct support from an Education Adviser.
• CPD Academy access with online modules including:

• SEND Support
• Safeguarding
• Childhood Trauma
• Thrive Approach
• Assessment for Learning
• Specialist tools and resources including:

• Bespoke Progression Mentor Initial Assessments
• Thrive Behaviour Assessments
• "All About Me" learner pack
• Policies and procedures support including safeguarding, lone working and wellbeing guidance.

About Us
Fleet Education Services is a trusted nationwide provider of alternative and supplementary education. We support learners who are disengaged from traditional education by delivering individualised, learner-led support tailored to their goals and personal development needs. Our mission is to help every learner thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.
Diversity & Inclusion: We Work Together
At Fleet Education Services, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Together, we can help every young person find a path that works for them.
Apply Today!
Fleet Education Services is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive checks, including online searches, before being considered for work. This advert is for a temporary role, and successful applicants will be engaged as agency workers.

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