Neuro Pod Learning Mentor
| Company: | Brooklands College |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,045.62 FTE (actual £26,269.53) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Weybridge, KT13 8TT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Neuro Pod Learning Mentor – 37 hours per week. Employed for 40 weeks per year – £29,045.62 FTE (actual £26,269.53) BRK25), based
at Weybridge Campus.
Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their
career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and
values that they will need for their careers.
If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The Neuro Pod Learning Mentor will be based on site at our Weybridge Campus and will be required support and facilitate working as
part of a team. This job role is full-time, working on site, at the college, and is not suitable for home-working. The postholder
will play a proactive role in the delivery of Brooklands Technical College’s strategic aims and core organisational values to
Care, Inspire, Collaborate and Champion.
About the role:
As Neuro Pod Learning Mentor you will create and maintain a high quality and safe environment that enhances learning experiences.
Some of your key duties will include:
* liaise with EHCP co-ordinators and staff to identify learners who would benefit from mentoring
* discuss and help decide how identified needs will be addressed
* implement strategies and support learners in self-esteem and confidence-building activities
* support learners who are underperforming in their subjects, either on a one-to-one basis outside the classroom or within
lessons
* listen to learners and help them resolve a range of issues that are creating barriers to their learning
* draw up agreed action plans with learners, outlining the aims of the mentoring, and monitor their progress
To fulfil the role of Neuro Pod Learning Mentor you should have:
* Ability to build professional relationships with young people
* Level 2 – Maths & English
* Motivate students and focus on individual student centred activities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Relevant youth work or related field experience
What we offer:
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Financial benefits and discounts
* Pension (TPS or LGPS)
* Free on-site parking
* Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
* Employee recognition schemes
* Opportunities for professional development
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students
Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the
workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion,
sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran
status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates maybe subject
to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits.
Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be carried
out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Brooklands Technical
College, have no authority to enter an arrangement. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient
applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that
previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with Brooklands Technical College will be on our PSL.