Vocational Learning Mentor – Motor Vehicle & Engineering

Vocational Learning Mentor – Motor Vehicle & Engineering Basildon, Essex £21,731–£24,195.50 + up to £2,500 annual performance bonus Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only Monday–Friday Are you a Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Technician, Engineer, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or Behaviour Mentor looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference? New Chapter Tuition is working exclusively with a specialist Alternative Provision in Basildon to recruit a Vocational Learning Mentor. You’ll support young people across KS3–KS5 who may have SEMH, ADHD, SEND, behavioural needs or experienced trauma. Using practical and vocational learning, you’ll help learners re-engage with education, build confidence and develop skills for their future. The role involves: * Delivering practical vocational learning 1:1 and in small groups of up to 8 learners * Building positive and trusting relationships with young people * Supporting behaviour using positive, effective de-escalation strategies * Creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment * Developing learners’ confidence, resilience and independence We’re particularly interested in people from backgrounds including motor vehicle, mechanics, engineering, youth work, sports coaching, cadets, vocational training, alternative provision, behaviour mentoring or SEND. Previous teaching experience is advantageous but not essential. We’re looking for practical skills, strong relationship-building ability, resilience and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed. Benefits include ongoing training and development, excellent career progression, company pension, staff wellbeing initiatives and up to £2,500 annual performance bonus. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and right to work checks. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position