Academic Mentor

Academic Mentor – Secondary School in Bolton

Milk Education is seeking a motivated and committed Academic Mentor to join a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Bolton. Starting in September, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their academic potential across a range of secondary subjects.

Whether you have experience as an Academic Mentor or Teaching Assistant, are a graduate looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, or have transferable skills from working with young people, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your experience within education.

Working closely with teachers across a variety of subject areas, you’ll provide tailored academic support, helping students build confidence, develop their skills and achieve their learning goals in a positive and supportive school environment.

As an Academic Mentor, you will:

• Deliver targeted academic support to individual students and small groups across a range of secondary subjects
• Work alongside teaching staff to reinforce lesson content and support students in making continued progress
• Encourage confidence, resilience, independent learning and active participation in lessons
• Plan and deliver intervention sessions to meet the individual needs of students
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and supporting learning activities
• Provide additional support to students who require guidance to overcome barriers to learning
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s expectations and policies
• Develop strong working relationships with students, colleagues and parents/carers
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment while supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding

• Has experience working with young people in a school, childcare, tutoring, coaching or similar setting (desirable)
• Is passionate about supporting students’ academic progress and personal development
• Has a positive, dependable and enthusiastic approach
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well as part of a collaborative team
• Is adaptable, proactive and eager to continue learning
• Has an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities or is willing to complete the relevant training
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable but not essential)

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£107.71 per day minimum)
• A rewarding opportunity within a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Bolton
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching or education
• Wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.

With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.