Teacher Active require a Community Mentor for our cliet provision- This is a permenant or temp to permenant job for the right person, Roles and responsibilities: Learner Engagement & Mentoring Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with an allocated caseload of learners. Deliver personalised mentoring sessions in line with the learner's allocated pathway Support learners to overcome barriers to education, promoting engagement, resilience, independence and personal development. Deliver community-based mentoring sessions in accordance with operational procedures and risk assessments. Promote positive learning behaviours and encourage learners to take increasing ownership of their education. Adapt mentoring approaches to meet the individual needs of each learner, recognising trauma-informed and SEND-informed practice. Attendance & Engagement Monitor the attendance and engagement of allocated learners, identifying concerns at the earliest opportunity. Work collaboratively with the Community Operations and Attendance Coordinator to support learner engagement and re-engagement. Conduct welfare checks and home visits in accordance with Progress Community procedures. Support learners returning following periods of absence or disengagement. Maintain regular communication with families to encourage sustained engagement in education. Learner Planning & Progress Reviews Complete and maintain high-quality Risk Assessments, One Page Profiles (OPPs) and Individual Education and Development Plans (IEDPs). Review learner progress regularly, ensuring support remains appropriate and responsive. Gather learner and parent/carer voice to inform planning and decision making. Prepare evidence for half-termly Progression Reviews, making recommendations regarding support, interventions and pathway suitability. Monitor progress towards academic, personal and developmental outcomes. Safeguarding & Well-being Safeguard and promote the welfare of all learners in accordance with statutory guidance and Progress Community policies. Maintain professional curiosity and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns. Record safeguarding concerns, actions and outcomes accurately on CPOMS, ensuring a clear chronology of events. Liaise with schools, local authorities and external professionals where appropriate. Complete MASH referrals and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding processes where required. Work collaboratively with the Head of Community Engagement, National Safeguarding Lead and wider safeguarding team to ensure effective support for vulnerable learners. Promote positive emotional well-being and support learners to develop safe and healthy relationships. Families & Partnership Working Develop positive, professional relationships with parents and carers. Maintain regular communication, celebrating success as well as addressing concerns. Attend professional meetings including EHCP Annual Reviews, Child in Need meetings, Child Protection Conferences and Team Around the Family meetings where required. Work collaboratively with schools, local authorities, health professionals and other agencies to coordinate effective support. Destination Planning Support learners to identify aspirations and plan for their next stage of education, employment or training. Work alongside Progress Careers to ensure all learners in Years 10 and 11 receive at least one careers guidance meeting each academic year. Support learners with college applications, CV writing, interview preparation and transition planning where appropriate. Explore work experience, volunteering and employer engagement opportunities that support learners' aspirations and development. Maintain oversight of learner destinations and contribute to destination tracking processes. Recording & Compliance Maintain accurate learner records on Arbor, ensuring documentation is completed within agreed timescales. Upload documentation using agreed naming conventions and recording procedures. Maintain accurate communication logs, mentoring records and review documentation. Ensure all learner information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements. Complete mandatory safeguarding, health and safety and statutory training. Participate in quality assurance activities, supervision, professional development and performance management processes. Qualifications & Education Requirements GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Relevant qualification in education, youth work, social care or a related field (desirable). About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work