Graduate Learning Mentor

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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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)

To be eligible you must:

• 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.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.