Alternative Provision Mentor

GSL Education

  • York
  • £100 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
Alternative Provision Mentor
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £83 - £100 per dayGSL Education are currently seeking an Alternative Provision Mentor, to work at a Client Secondary School located in York, starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic and personal development.Alternative Provision Mentor Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students in Alternative Provision.
  • Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
  • Work closely with the SENCo, Inclusion Manager, and external agencies.
  • Facilitate the re-engagement of learners with mainstream curriculum and school life.
  • Track and monitor student progress, attendance, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Provide daily pastoral care.
Alternative Provision Mentor Requirements:
  • Proven experience working with young people with SEMH, behavioural challenges or in an Alternative Provision/Pupil Referral Unit.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach when dealing with challenging situations.
  • Ability to build trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma or exclusion.
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
  • Hold a Child Only Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.If you would like to apply for the position of Alternative Provision Mentor in York, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.

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