Job Title: Learning Mentor – Additional Learning Support and Inclusion Department
Location: East London
Hours: 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – Term Time only
Salary range: £22,625 - £23,990
Contract type: Permanent
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating.
Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.
Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults to achieve their full potential, advocating for their additional needs and helping them to breakdown barriers to learning? Do you have experience of youth work, mentoring or support within a post 16 environment?
The Additional Learning Support & Inclusion Department are recruiting a Learning Mentor, to provide specialist support to our college students with SEND and additional needs, including behaviours that may challenge. Experience in the role is necessary, as is a flexible proactive approach, and a thorough demonstrable knowledge of Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries.
You must hold a minimum Level 2 (GCSE Grade D/4 or above) in English and Maths, and ideally you’ll be up to speed on the SEN Code of Practise and other useful legislation. The most vital attributes are; enthusiasm, flexibility, patience, and a sense of humour!
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Interview Date: 2nd September 2025
