Tutorial Learning Mentor
Department: Foundation Learning
Hourly Rate: £14.22 to £16.42 per hour
Contract Type: Variable Hours
Reference: REC2288 | Closing Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025
Variable Hours
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may be asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.
The Opportunity
You will support a caseload of our learners who face significant barriers to learning. You will work with students who experience a range of challenges, including attendance issues and external pressures, ensuring they are supported to access College services and know how to make use of external resources when required. Your role will be central to helping our learners engage with their education and feel supported throughout their time at college.
You will work closely with subject teachers, parents, guardians, and external agencies to identify learners who may be at risk of underachievement or disengagement. Through one-to-one mentoring and small group work, you will listen to learners, develop strategies to overcome barriers, and encourage solutions-focused approaches to learning. You will also help our learners understand their own progress, set achievable targets, and build confidence and self-esteem.
In addition to supporting our learners directly, you will liaise with multi-agency teams to ensure our students receive the support they need to succeed. You will contribute to the wider college community by participating in departmental and cross-college activities, such as training sessions, open days, and recruitment events, and provide relevant information to staff to help support learners’ educational journeys.
You will play an active role in transitions, supporting learners moving from school to college or progressing from year to year, and offer guidance on academic choices and progression pathways. By offering pastoral care, facilitating peer support activities, and making appropriate referrals to support services, you will help learners overcome obstacles and access the opportunities they need to achieve their potential.
About You
You are empathetic, patient, and highly approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting our learners that may be facing barriers to education. You will have at least two years’ experience of working with young people and a proven track record in teaching, delivering tutorials, or providing pastoral care in an educational setting. You will understand the challenges our learners may face, including attendance issues, social or emotional barriers, and external pressures, and be confident in helping them navigate these.
You will be able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including teachers, parents, guardians, and external agencies, to ensure learners receive the right support. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to offer pastoral guidance, encourage positive behaviours, and monitor progress in a structured, solutions-focused way.
You will work independently and as part of a team, developing strategies and small group activities to help learners build confidence, resilience, and engagement. You are organised, proactive, and calm under pressure, with a commitment to promoting inclusivity so that all learners can overcome obstacles and achieve success both academically and personally.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• Level 4 Teaching qualification e.g. CTLLS (or a willingness to work towards)
• Hold minimum of level 2 qualification in English and mathematics grade C or above or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience of working with young people
• Experience of teaching/delivering tutorials or undertaking pastoral care in an education environment
• Experience of working with young people in an educational setting
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in an educational setting
Reasons to join us
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 26th October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.