Inclusion Mentor

We are seeking a compassionate professional, who is experienced in supporting and motivating disengaged young people, to join our Inclusion team at Bridge Training.

This role provides direct, hands-on support to learners who require additional assistance outside of the classroom to successfully engage with their education, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals. The Inclusion Mentor will deliver high-quality, targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions designed to enhance inclusion, wellbeing, resilience, and work-readiness.
Support will be tailored to individual learner needs, identified through assessment, referral, and ongoing review, ensuring students are equipped with the skills, confidence, and strategies required to participate fully in college life and progress towards positive educational, employment, and independent living outcomes.

Bridge Training is not your typical education provider. Since 1989, we’ve created alternative educational pathways for young people across Gloucestershire who may not thrive in mainstream settings.

Our focus is on rebuilding confidence, re-engaging learners, and delivering real, impactful change through:

• Vocational training
• Functional Maths and English
• Small class sizes and tailored learning
• Supportive, flexible teaching environments

Our approach to support is underpinned by:

• Comprehensive assessment, planning and review of support needs
• Personalised interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and learner success
• One-to-one and small-group intervention support sessions
• A graduated approach to support and intervention delivery
• Commitment to inclusion, learner voice and positive progression outcomes

As the Inclusion Mentor, you will:

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions that enable learners to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Support learners to develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to engage successfully in college life and within the wider community, preparing them to employability, independence and next steps.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, support staff and external professionals to promote positive learner outcomes.
• Contribute to the planning, review and evaluation of support, ensuring interventions remain effective and learner focused.
• Support learners through key transition points and progression pathways.
• Maintain accurate records of learner engagement, progress and outcomes.

You will also champion Bridge’s ethos of holistic, person-centred learning, and work with learners who may have complex personal barriers, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young people who face a range of additional or complex needs, including SEND and/or SEMH.
• Has experience of delivering effective one-to-one and small-group support or interventions.
• Understands the barriers to learning, participation and progression and can adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Can build positive and professional relationships that encourage confidence, independence and engagement.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience when supporting learners.
• Has strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a wider support team.
• Is committed to inclusion, learner success and continuous professional development.

At Bridge Training, you won’t just be taking on a job—you’ll be becoming part of a team. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
• Work within a values-led organisation where students come first
• Shape inclusive practices and help others grow
• Join a collaborative and supportive team that believes in change

Please note

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults; therefore, Bridge Training follow a Safer Recruitment Policy and process, this appointment will be conditional on successful pre-employment and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to sign up to the DBS update service (fee reimbursed).

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

We do not accept CVs, and we do not accept CVs by post or email. All our vacancies must be applied by completing an application form by clicking on Apply Now.

Bridge Training Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review high-quality intervention sessions on a one-to-one and small-group basis, following the Graduated Approach to ensure support is responsive to individual learner needs.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions for learners with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and additional learning needs, supporting the development of:
• Independence and independent living skills
• Emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Confidence and self-advocacy
• Study skills and organisation
• Literacy, English and communication skills
• Numeracy and mathematical skills
• Employability and work-readiness skills
• Social interaction and relationship-building skills
• Attendance, engagement and learner motivation
• Transition and progression skills for further study, employment and adulthood
• Ensure all interventions are personalised, outcome-focused and aligned to identified learner needs, support plans, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and other relevant assessments or recommendations.
• Monitor, record and evaluate learner progress, measuring the impact and effectiveness of interventions through clear targets, outcomes and evidence of distance travelled.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of intervention activity, learner engagement, progress and outcomes in line with Bridge Training procedures.
• Deliver interventions that meet the specified provision outlined within EHCPs, ensuring learners receive appropriate support to achieve their agreed outcomes and aspirations.
• Contribute to the review and monitoring of EHCP or my-plan outcomes and, where appropriate, participate in Annual Review meetings by providing evidence, progress updates and recommendations.
• Support learners through key transition points, including entry to college, movement between courses, progression to higher levels of study, employment, supported internships, apprenticeships or independent living opportunities.
• Provide advice, guidance and practical strategies to learners that promote independence, self-management and successful participation in college life.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, SEND specialists, pastoral staff and external agencies to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to learner support.
• Act as a source of expertise and guidance for staff, sharing effective strategies, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices that support learners with SEND and additional needs within classroom and college environments.
• Deliver informal training, workshops, briefings or coaching sessions to staff where appropriate, helping to develop confidence and knowledge in supporting learners with a range of additional needs.
• Promote the effective use of assistive and inclusive technologies, supporting both learners and staff to maximise their use within teaching, learning and independent study.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the college's inclusive culture by identifying emerging learner needs, sharing best practice and supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Build positive and professional relationships with learners, parents/carers, curriculum staff and external professionals to ensure learner-centred support and successful outcomes.

General
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment for students and staff, in line with Health & Safety regulations, the Code of Conduct, Safe-guarding protocols, Data Protection (GDPR), and the Equality Policy. Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained throughout the provision.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including weekly fire alarm tests, biannual fire evacuation drills, and the proactive identification and mitigation of hazards (e.g. slips, trips, and falls), in accordance with Bridge Training’s risk assessments.
• Actively participate in Bridge Training events, including parents’ evenings, open days and careers events, to support learner engagement and progression.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development by actively engaging in lifelong learning and seeking opportunities to enhance personal effectiveness and subject knowledge.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, both at the primary place of work and across other Bridge Training locations. Over time, the responsibilities of this role may evolve; any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder and reflected in a revised job description. The company’s appraisal process will serve as the formal mechanism for reviewing and updating this document.

The post holder will also undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required at the initial agreed place of work and other locations. In time the job may change and in consultation with the post holder, the job description will be revised and issued, as necessary. The appraisal process in place in the company will be the mechanism for instigating discussions and subsequent amendments to this document.

Benefits and Rewards

• Staff laptop
• Training and professional qualifications opportunities
• Small classes with specialist support
• Matched contribution pension scheme (Peoples Pension)
• Free on-site parking is available where space permits; however, the car park is primarily accessible at weekends
• 35 days holiday (+ bank holidays) per annum, with extra days given at Christmas.
• Free monthly car washing service
• Christmas and Easter closure period
• Team building events & paid Christmas Lunch
• Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service
• Family friendly policies including compassionate leave, doctors and dental appointments.