Graduate Learning Mentor

Overview

Graduate Learning Mentor

Job Title: Graduate Learning Mentor
Area: Bolton
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: 95 - 110 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 3.30pm

About the School:

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school before progressing into teacher training, educational psychology, or youth work?

We re working with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Bolton that is committed to developing aspiring education professionals. The school offers a positive learning environment with strong pastoral support, excellent staff collaboration, and clear behaviour expectations.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking meaningful classroom experience while making a real impact on students  academic progress and personal development.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the classroom
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons
• Provide 1:1 and small group academic support
• Support students with varying learning needs and abilities
• Help maintain a positive and focused learning environment
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour management and lesson delivery

• A degree (2:1 or above preferred, all subjects considered)
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, patient, and positive attitude
• Experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service OR be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

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