Progression Mentor
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Job Location:
South Shields - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 26761 - 28524
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tyne Metropolitan College
Cross College
Progression Mentor
Professional Services
x 3 Full Time Roles
35 hours per week
Permanent
52 weeks of the year
Salary Scale 6
Spine Point 20-22
26761 - 28524 per annum
12.30pm finish every Friday.
Closing Date: Thursday 18th December 2025
Join Our Team as a Progression Mentor
Location: South Tyneside College and Tyne Metropolitan College - 3 roles available
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential Do you have the skills to break down barriers and help learners thrive academically and personally If so wed love to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Progression Mentor you will provide dedicated holistic support to learners across the college ensuring their engagement progression and wellbeing are prioritised. Youll play a key role in improving attendance academic outcomes and personal development through proactive intervention and advocacy.
Your work will focus on supporting learners with mental health challenges complex social emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and those with caring responsibilities. Youll collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to create a positive inclusive learning environment.
What Youll Do
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Build strong trusting relationships with learners to identify and overcome barriers to success.
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Develop tailored mentoring and support plans for learners with diverse needs.
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Deliver engaging group sessions on wellbeing resilience and personal development.
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Monitor attendance and academic progress intervening early to prevent disengagement.
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Work closely with safeguarding teams to ensure learners are safe and supported.
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Advocate for learners in multi-agency meetings and disciplinary processes.
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Maintain accurate records and evaluate the impact of support strategies.
What Were Looking For
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Essential Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills ability to de-escalate challenging situations and experience in planning and delivering group sessions.
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Qualifications:
English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or a related field.
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Experience:
Proven background in supporting learners with mental health challenges and SEMH needs plus experience in educational or support settings.
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Desirable:
Degree-level qualification conflict resolution skills and knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
Why Join Us
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Be part of a supportive inclusive team committed to making a real difference.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
Who We Are
Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School.
We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes Apprenticeships Higher Education and specialist maritime training.
Our portfolio is multi-award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024.
Tyne Coast College is the North Easts world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios.
As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.
Our motto for a bigger better stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region the business sector and those living and working in the north east.
Recruiting high-calibre professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
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Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
