Learning and Skills Mentor

Code

ST1379

Band

Level 4

Duration

12 months

Maximum Funding Band

£5000

Employer Contribution

£250

Support and Inspire Learners to Achieve Their Full Potential

Mentorship is key to professional development, ensuring learners receive the support, guidance, and motivation needed to succeed. The Level 4 Learning and Skills Mentor Apprenticeship equips professionals with the skills to mentor learners effectively, promote personal growth, and improve educational and workplace outcomes.

This apprenticeship is ideal for colleges, training providers, and employers looking to develop mentors who support apprentices, students, or employees in their learning and career progression.

Why Invest in a Learning and Skills Mentor Apprentice?

Enhance Learner Success – Train mentors to provide tailored support, motivation, and coaching.

Improve Retention & Achievement Rates – Reduce dropouts and increase learner progression.

Reduce Costs – No National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25, saving your business money.

Fully Funded Training – Use your Apprenticeship Levy or access 95% government funding if you’re a non-levy payer.

Real-Time Training Insights – Monitor apprentice progress through our Aptem platform with full employer access.

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This programme develops highly skilled mentors who can provide professional guidance and support to learners. Key learning areas include:

Mentoring & Coaching Techniques – Building trust, setting goals, and delivering effective mentorship.
Personalised Learning Support – Identifying and adapting mentoring approaches to suit individual learner needs.
Active Listening & Communication – Supporting learners through effective questioning and problem-solving.
Monitoring Progress & Feedback – Tracking learner development and providing constructive guidance.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support – Promoting mental health awareness and inclusive mentoring.
Professional Development & Networking – Encouraging career growth and lifelong learning.

Apprentices will also gain Maths and English Level 2 qualifications (if not already achieved).

At Tees Apprenticeships, we provide a blended learning approach that ensures apprentices develop practical mentoring skills while applying their learning in real workplace settings:

On-the-Job Training – Apprentices mentor and support learners under supervision.
Dedicated Tutor Support – Monthly 1-2-1 coaching and structured progress reviews.
Blended Learning Model – Online lessons, live virtual workshops, and practical mentoring exercises.
Employer Access to Aptem – Full visibility of apprentice progress, assessments, and compliance.
Teesside Training Centre – Access to specialist education training and networking opportunities.

Our structured programme ensures apprentices gain real-world mentoring experience while maintaining their professional responsibilities.

We provide full wraparound support, including:

✔ Recruitment Assistance – Finding the right apprentice for your business.
✔ Government Funding Guidance – Helping you access 95% funding if you’re a non-levy payer.

✔ Extra £1000 to support your apprentice if they are 16-18 years old or 19-24 years old with an education, health and care (EHC) plan, or 19-24 years old and have been in care.

✔ No National Insurance Contributions – Employers pay no NI for apprentices under 25 (up to £50,000 salary).
✔ Regular Progress Reviews – Ensuring apprentices develop in line with your business needs.
✔ Ongoing Support – Our 24/7 safeguarding app ensures apprentices feel supported.

Key message here should be:

Tees Apprenticeships is part of Medipro Limited, a trusted training provider with a 93.3% achievement rate (compared to the national average of 54.6%). Our learner-focused approach ensures 77% of apprentices achieve Merit or Distinction.
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Full blended, online tracking software to ensure a timely achievement.
Employer interface to see in ‘real time’ the progress of their staff.
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