Mentor & Mentoring Assistant Jobs – Herefordshire & Worcestershire (Alternative Provision)

Mentor & Mentoring Assistant Jobs – Herefordshire & Worcestershire (Alternative Provision)

Location: Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Salary: £17.50 – £20.00 per hour
Job Type: Temp-to-Perm / Long-Term Supply / Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Class People are currently recruiting for Mentor and Mentoring Assistant jobs across Herefordshire & Worcestershire within alternative provision settings supporting vulnerable young people and adults.

These roles are ideal for individuals with experience in education, care, youth work, support work, SEND, or transferable life experience who are passionate about making a real difference.

You will be working in a highly supportive environment, delivering 1:1 mentoring and tailored learning support to help learners re-engage with education, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.

Mentor & Mentoring Assistant Job Responsibilities

As a Mentor or Mentoring Assistant in Herefordshire & Worcestershire, your responsibilities will include:

Delivering 1:1 mentoring sessions with young people and adults
Supporting EHCP targets and individual learning plans
Building positive, trusting relationships with learners
Delivering creative and engaging life skills and learning activities
Supporting emotional regulation, confidence, and independence
Working alongside schools, councils, and external professionals
Contributing to safeguarding and positive behaviour support strategies
What’s on Offer for Mentors in Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Competitive pay: £17.50 – £20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Temp-to-perm opportunities available
Term-time only roles (18–34 hours per week)
Full training and ongoing support provided
Opportunity to make a real impact on vulnerable learners
Supportive and experienced alternative provision teams
Employee wellbeing and development opportunities
Casual dress and positive working environment
Requirements – Mentor Jobs Herefordshire & Worcestershire

To apply for these Mentor roles, you should have:

Experience in education, care, youth work, support work, or transferable life experience
Ability to build strong relationships quickly
Confidence managing challenging situations
A kind, patient, and supportive approach
Understanding of safeguarding (training provided if needed)
Full UK driving licence (essential for Mentor roles)
Why Work with Class People – Herefordshire & Worcestershire Support Roles

Class People is a specialist education recruitment agency working with schools and alternative provisions across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

By registering with Class People, you gain access to:

Local mentoring and support work opportunities
Long-term and temp-to-perm roles
Competitive pay rates
Dedicated consultant support
Ongoing training and development opportunities