Student Welfare Mentor – Aviation Academy

We are currently seeking a Student Welfare Mentor to provide social and emotional support to students to help them to overcome barriers to their learning. You will play a crucial role in the delivery of the College’s wellbeing framework, providing personalised guidance, and supporting the emotional, social, and academic success of students. This includes facilitating 1:1 sessions and group workshops, with a focus on removing barriers to learning, fostering resilience, and promoting mental health and wellbeing.

You will provide a safe and welcoming environment to students where they can access pastoral support and guidance.

Craven College

October 30, 2026

B299

The Aviation Academy Leeds Bradford Airport

Craven College Harmonised Scale point 9-11 £ 28,096.15 - £29,088.12 per annum, pro rata to £17,085.50 - £17,688.72 per annum (40 working weeks, paid for 45 weeks)

26 hours per week Term time only (40 working weeks, paid for 45 weeks)

Head of Department

November 15, 2026 23:59

A full enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for this post.

Term-time only roles are typically student-facing, so it is not possible for you to take holidays during term-time. Holidays are deemed to be taken outside college term times. Term Time Only staff receive an additional entitlement of one week’s equivalent of ‘efficiency hours’ to use for minor absences, for example where medical / dental appointments are necessary during term.

Payment for the holidays and leave that you are entitled to is incorporated in your annual salary, which is paid in equal instalments over 12 months.

• Provide pastoral, wellbeing and safeguarding support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning, achieve positive outcomes and progress successfully through college.
• Manage a caseload of students, including reviewing safeguarding and mentoring referrals, assessing needs, implementing timely interventions, and signposting to appropriate internal and external support services.
• Deliver individual and group support focused on attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, personal development, resilience and engagement, working closely with parents, carers and staff where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, curriculum teams and external agencies, coordinating support plans, multi-agency meetings and interventions to ensure students receive the help they need.
• Support vulnerable and at-risk students, including those with SEMH needs, Looked After Children (LAC), Care Leavers and other students requiring targeted support, ensuring appropriate plans and provisions are in place.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and student engagement, implementing positive behaviour strategies and contributing to an inclusive, respectful and supportive college environment.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date records relating to student welfare, safeguarding, interventions and support plans using college systems.
• Assist students in accessing financial support, bursaries and other practical assistance, helping to remove barriers that may impact on participation and achievement.
• Contribute to student enrichment, personal development and tutorial activities, including delivering workshops and supporting initiatives that prepare students for progression, employment and active citizenship. Being available to students over breaks and lunch times to promote inclusive activities.
• Support student transition, induction and progression, working collaboratively with curriculum, SEND and Student Services teams to ensure a positive student experience.
• Represent the college at recruitment, open events and…