Learning mentors

Becoming a mentor

Learning mentors help students in overcoming challenges that impact their learning and may cause social exclusion.

In the borough, learning mentors work in primary and high schools with individual students through small group activities, games, drama, and art. Their goal is to help students engage in regular schooling and make the most of what other professionals offer.

Learning mentors bring various skills to schools. They support students one-on-one and may also develop new initiatives like peer mentoring or parent support.

Background and qualifications

The borough has a diverse group of learning mentors from different backgrounds and occupations, including youth work, human resources, teaching assistants and counsellors.

There are no strict requirements to become a learning mentor. In high schools, lead mentors need relevant qualifications (like a diploma in social work or teaching) or at least 2 years of experience. 

Assistant learning mentors must show knowledge and skills for the role through their application, interview and task.