Ilearn Mentor

This is a full-time, reduced year role: 37 hours per week over 40 weeks per year.

Join the Independent Learning (ilearn) team at Leeds City College as an ilearn Mentor.

We are the Independent Learning (ilearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students to develop their independent learning skills and achieve personal goals.

We are looking for an ilearn mentor to join our team in a dynamic, student-facing role at our Enfield and North street campus predominantly. In this position, you will be directly in the classroom delivering interactive sessions focused on key independent learning skills—such as study strategies, time management, digital literacy, and self-directed research. You will also complement your classroom delivery with 1:1 mentoring support to help students of all abilities thrive academically and grow into confident, independent learners.

As part of the team, you’ll be a friendly, approachable presence within the ilearn hubs and study spaces across our different sites and campuses, creating a welcoming environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and ready to achieve their best.

• You’ll plan and deliver engaging workshops, group support sessions, and one-to-one appointments that help students build their independent learning, digital, and wider study skills.
• You’ll create clear, practical, and easy-to-use learning resources — including induction materials and student guides — designed to support students throughout their journey.
• Managing your own student caseload, you’ll schedule appointments, track progress, and keep accurate records using our internal systems (Pro Monitor and Navigate), ensuring every student receives consistent and effective support.
• You’ll actively champion the development of independent learning, as well as English and maths skills, encouraging all students to build confidence in these essential areas.
• As a friendly and approachable presence within the iLearn hubs and wider college study spaces, you’ll help create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to study.
• You’ll also support the smooth running of the hubs by maintaining resources such as books, Chromebooks, and e-resources — helping ensure students have everything they need to succeed.

• Hold a Level 2 (or above) in English, Maths, and IT or be willing to work towards this along with a Level 3 qualification (or relevant experience).
• Recent experience supporting effective learning
• Confident working with diverse students and collaborating as part of a supportive team.
• Comfortable using technology to enhance learning (e.g. Google Educator/Trainer, or willing to train).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence and guide others.
• Able to understand complex situations, solve problems, and take practical action to support learner progress.