College Teaching Assistant

Academic Learning Mentor

📍 Wolverhampton
📅 Start:
Immediate
💼 Further Education College
🔍 Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – Essential

We are recruiting an Academic Learning Mentor to support learners at a Further Education college in Wolverhampton.

This role focuses on academic mentoring, classroom support and learner engagement, supporting students aged 16–19 and adult learners to progress and succeed. The role will also involve supporting learners with additional needs, including assisting with personal care where required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support in Maths, English and/or IT

Support learners with study skills, organisation and engagement

Assist teaching staff during lessons and learning activities

Support students with SEN, SEMH, EAL or well-being needs

Provide practical support to learners with additional needs, including assisting with mobility and personal care where required

Help students maintain independence while ensuring dignity and well-being are supported

Track learner progress and contribute to reviews and support plans

Promote positive behaviour, confidence and resilience

Requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)

Experience supporting learners in a school or FE setting

Experience supporting students with SEN or additional needs

Willingness to support learners with personal care needs where required

Strong communication, empathy and relationship-building skills

Calm, proactive and student-focused approach

Ability to work effectively as part of a wider college team

(Relevant qualifications desirable but not essential)

What’s on Offer

Supportive FE college environment

Meaningful academic and learner support role

Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

Excellent Wolverhampton location