Job Summary:

This role focuses on providing individualised support, motivation, and practical guidance to young people at EB8 as they build confidence, prepare for the world of work, and explore their next steps. Working closely with the wider team, the Progression Mentor will be a key point of contact for learners, helping to break down barriers, promote wellbeing, and develop key skills.

What we Offer:

Supportive induction and training, including safeguarding and SEND awareness

• Opportunities for development and progression
• A friendly, inclusive workplace culture
• Access to wellbeing resources and staff benefits
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with learners through regular 1:1 coaching
• Help young people develop confidence, communication, independence, and work readiness
• Support delivery of employability, personal development, and wellbeing sessions
• Promote engagement in daily activities, workshops, and trips
• Provide consistent encouragement and emotional support to students facing challenges
• Track and monitor learner progress and engagement, sharing updates with the team
• Support learners with job search tasks, CVs, applications and work experience preparation
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Liaise with families and other professionals to ensure wraparound support
• Assist with day-to-day running of EB8, including group activities, events, and admin tasks as required.

Diversity Statement  

Inclusion Education recognises and values the enriching contribution which people from a range of backgrounds and experiences can bring to the life and development of the Organisation. We therefore aim to provide a service which, in its teaching, administration and support services, actively promotes equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on grounds of age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation.  

Health & Safety Statement  

All employees have a responsibility to promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, by taking reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and the well-being of colleagues and students. Line managers have specific responsibility for the health and safety of the team for which they have general management responsibility.