Student Mentor

Job Role: Student Mentor

Location: Waltham Forest

Employment Basis: Temporary, Full-Time

Hourly Rate: £18

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Student Mentor to join our team in Walthamstow. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on students' academic journeys, offering guidance and support to help them achieve their full potential. As a Student Mentor, you will play a key role in enhancing student engagement, providing academic support, and fostering personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Support: Provide one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to students, offering academic, emotional, and social support to help them overcome challenges.
• Guidance & Advice: Offer guidance on study techniques, time management, and goal setting to improve students' academic performance and personal development.
• Motivation & Engagement: Encourage and motivate students to stay engaged with their studies, build confidence, and overcome obstacles.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track student progress and provide regular reports on mentee development to ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, tutors, and other staff to identify students who may benefit from additional support and collaborate on strategies for improvement.
• Well-being Support: Assist students in managing stress and mental well-being, helping them to develop coping strategies for academic and personal challenges.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a mentoring, teaching, or support role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting students to reach their full potential.
• Ability to provide both academic and personal support, guiding students in a holistic manner.
• A proactive approach with strong organisational and time-management skills.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Experience working with students with special educational needs or those requiring additional support.
• Knowledge of strategies to improve student engagement and motivation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to support students' needs.
• Experience in providing mental health and well-being support, or a willingness to receive training in this area.
• A student-centered approach with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.