Graduate Learning Mentor

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2735826782-2
  • Date Posted: 22 April 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Aspire People
  • Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
  • Apprentice Pay: £23,000 to £24,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Project Management, Teaching and Education
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Graduate Learning Mentor

Calling Aspiring Future Teachers!

Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching?

Do you want to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop your confidence, and learn how to effectively manage behaviour in a real school environment?

Aspire People are seeking passionate and motivated Graduate Learning Mentor to support a SEMH school in Wythenshawe. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and take a strong step towards teacher training.

The Role
As a Graduate Learning Mentor you will:
Provide 1:1/group and in class support, assisting those with SEMH needs
Engage, motivate, and manage a full classroom of students
Apply and follow school behaviour management policies
Permanent position, interviewing ASAP
Start in September 2026
24k annually, term time only

We're Looking For Graduates Who Are:
Aspiring teachers eager to gain school-based experience
Confident, resilient, and adaptable
Able to engage and inspire young learners
Professional and comfortable managing classroom behaviour
Educated to degree level (UK degree relevant to the curriculum)

Requirements
School experience is desirable but not essential
Experience working with SEN/SEMH needs would also be beneficial
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
References covering the last 2 years
Right to work in the UK

What Aspire People Offer
Full training and ongoing support
Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training
Opportunities across a range of specialist schools and mainstream secondary if preferred
Flexible working to suit your schedule
A clear pathway into a long-term teaching career
Permanent or temporary jobs - whichever you prefer

Start Your Teaching Journey Today
If you're ready to gain real classroom experience and take your first step into teaching, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and begin your journey with Aspire People.

Safeguarding Statement
Aspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All candidates will undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment checks and an enhanced DBS.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.