Apprenticeship Learning Mentor

Position: Apprenticeship Learning Mentor (Permanent)
Location: Southwick

Apprenticeship Learning Mentor

Location:

Cross College/Trowbridge

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with opportunities for progression

Do you have experience supporting learners, apprentices, or colleagues in a workplace, training, or educational environment and are looking for a role with greater stability, purpose, and work–life balance? Or do you have a background in coaching, mentoring, assessment, or industry and want to make a real difference to people starting their careers?

If you’re ready to step away from insecure contracts, target-driven roles, or high-pressure environments, this is your opportunity to support apprentices while enjoying long-term security, meaningful work, and excellent benefits.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a vital role in helping apprentices succeed — guiding, motivating, and supporting them throughout their learning journey, while building a rewarding career in education.

What We Offer

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with opportunities for progression

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

* Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure, long-term investment in your future

* Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays

* College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure

* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support

* Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

* Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure

* Cycle-to-Work Scheme – stay active while saving money

* Professional Development – training towards teaching, assessing, or coaching qualifications

* Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A stable, people-focused role with benefits that support both your career and your wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

* Provide one-to-one mentoring and pastoral support to apprentices throughout their programmes

* Act as a key point of contact, supporting apprentices with progress, motivation, and wellbeing

* Monitor apprentice attendance, engagement, and progress, identifying support needs early

* Work closely with employers, tutors, and assessors to ensure apprentices succeed

* Support apprentices with study skills, employability, and personal development

* Maintain accurate records and contribute to learner reviews and action plans

What You’ll Bring

* Experience supporting learners, apprentices, or staff in education, training, or the workplace

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills

* A supportive, organised, and learner-focused approach

* Confidence motivating individuals and helping them overcome barriers to success

* Relevant qualifications in education, training, coaching, or mentoring are desirable
(or equivalent experience you’re keen to develop further in an educational setting)

Why Choose This Path?

Continue using your people, coaching, and support skills — without:

* Zero-hours or short-term contracts

* High-stress, KPI-driven environments

* Limited development or progression

A role where your impact is visible, your work is valued, and your career has room to grow.

Make a move that truly pays off

If you’re ready for a secure, purposeful, and rewarding role supporting apprentices to achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 3rd February 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 3rd February 2026

Shortlist date: 4th February 2026

Interview date: TBC