Job Description

Sheffield
01/02/2026


Student Mentor


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

33,160- 37,283 per annum (this will be pro rata'd for hours and weeks worked)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Term Time

Package

30 holiday days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

16/01/2026

Job reference

RR00001248


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About the role

2x

Term time positions availble working 37 hours X 40 weeks

Role Purpose

Bloom is The Sheffield College's

specialist post-16 provision for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD)

. We support students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a wide range of additional needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, preparing them for adulthood, independence and positive destinations.

As a

Student Mentor within Bloom

, you will play a vital role in delivering

high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed support

to students who may experience periods of distress, anxiety, dysregulation or vulnerability. You will manage a

busy but highly rewarding caseload

, working closely with students, families and multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated, personalised and compassionate support.

This role requires a strong understanding of

learning difficulties and disabilities, EHCP processes, safeguarding and inclusive support strategies

, alongside the resilience, empathy and professionalism needed to support students through challenge and change.

Main Responsibilities

Provide

specialist mentoring and wrap-around support

for students within the Bloom provision, many of whom have EHCPs and complex learning, communication, emotional or mental health needs.


Support students to engage positively with their programme through

compassionate, relationship-based approaches

, particularly when students are experiencing distress or dysregulation.


Deliver

1:1 and small-group interventions

to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and personal development.


Lead on

behaviour and engagement support

using Positive Engagement Plans, de-escalation strategies and restorative approaches that reflect inclusive and trauma-informed practice.


Work proactively with students identified as high or medium risk, ensuring

early intervention

, consistent monitoring and timely recording on college systems.


Liaise closely with

parents and carers

, maintaining clear, sensitive and regular communication in line with EHCP outcomes and agreed support strategies.


Act as a

student advocate

, supporting learners through meetings, reviews, disciplinary processes and reintegration following periods of Time Out.


Provide

mental health and wellbeing support

, including responding calmly and effectively to students in crisis, escalating appropriately and working alongside safeguarding leads.


Coordinate with

multi-agency professionals

including local authorities, health services, social care, therapists and external support agencies to ensure joined-up, effective provision.


Contribute to EHCP-informed support planning and reviews, ensuring student voice and outcomes are central.


Support the delivery of specialist induction, enrichment and personal development activities that promote independence, confidence and progression.


Undertake welfare calls, behaviour walks and in-class support as appropriate, ensuring students feel safe, understood and supported.


Maintain accurate, timely records to support safeguarding, attendance, progress and multi-agency collaboration.

Cross-College and Professional Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with curriculum, support and safeguarding teams to promote a

student-first, inclusive culture

across the College.


Participate in cross-college working groups and specialist projects related to SEND, inclusion and student experience.


Act as a role model for inclusive practice, upholding the College's

FREDIE+ values

in all interactions.

Student Safeguarding Responsibilities

Anyone who has regular contact with children and young people in their day-to-day responsibilities must ensure they are safe. You will work with the Safeguarding Team, ensuring concerns regarding students/apprentices are shared in a timely, accurate manner and understand the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.


Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students by working closely with the Safeguarding Team and following all relevant policies and procedures.


Share concerns promptly, accurately and professionally, recognising the additional vulnerabilities of students with SEND.


You will be involved in supporting college open days, supporting during the exam season, student enrolment and any other required events


If you want to find out more about the role please contact Eleanor Coppard, Academy Director, Eleanor.Coppard@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 33,160- 37,283 per annum (this will be pro rata'd for hours and weeks worked) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses


Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 1st February 2026.

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Student Mentor