Learning Mentor - EL11021

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. 

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £16,805.12 – £17,031.12 per annum.

Background to the Post

The role of the Learning Mentor is to ensure that all our students with SEND reach their potential. The main purpose of this Learning Mentor post is to work with students with SEND within their learning programme and help them towards achieving independence.

The Learning Mentor’s time will be spent with identified students in the classroom/workshop/practical at Level 1 and on a mentoring basis with students at higher levels of study where the student has an EHCP. There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks relating to recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement.

Place of Work: Moreton Morrell College

Essential Attainments:

• Demonstrate English and maths skills equivalent to level 2.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Previous experience of supporting young people with a learning difficulty and/or disability.

Desirable Attainments:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
• A qualification relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties.
• Previous experience of working in Further Education.
• Previous experience of managing students with behaviours for concern.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students to reach targets sets.
• Commitment to a high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
• Supportive, positive and non-judgemental attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills.
• Be flexible and very responsive in approach to teaching styles and methods.
• Be able to respond effectively to the student’s individual needs.
• To undertake staff training as applicable and including mandatory Team Teach training.
• Work to deadlines set.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• A knowledge of Educational Health and Care Plans and the SEND Code of Practice (2014).

For a full job description including duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the job description attached below.

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