At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor students, providing academic and emotional support to help them thrive.
- Company: Engage Education, a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free professional development, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Long-term role with excellent progression opportunities in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and a passion for education is essential.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom?
Engage Education is recruiting a Student Support Mentor to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets from September 2026.
This is a rewarding opportunity for graduates, youth workers, mentors, Teaching Assistants, and support professionals who are committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
As a Student Support Mentor, you’ll work closely with pupils who need additional academic, pastoral, or emotional support, helping them build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
The Role
As a Student Support Mentor, you will
- Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Support pupils with attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement in learning.
- Build positive relationships with students, acting as a trusted role model.
- Work alongside teachers, pastoral leaders, SEND staff, and safeguarding teams to support individual student needs.
- Help students develop confidence, organisation, study skills, and emotional resilience.
- Encourage positive behaviour and promote high expectations throughout the school.
- Monitor student progress and contribute to support plans where required.
- We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young people in schools, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, care, or similar settings is desirable.
- A positive, patient, and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to motivate and inspire young people.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Engage Education?
- September 2026 start.
- Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Dedicated support from an experienced Engage Education consultant.
- Excellent progression into teaching, pastoral leadership, safeguarding, educational psychology, or wider student support roles.
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Student Support Mentor – Secondary School | Tower Hamlets | September 2026 Start employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
