Learning Mentor - HD11365

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 has a September start date. 

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

WCG is recognised as offering an inclusive and successful provision at all levels for Young People whose learning is affected by SEND.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom as directed by the SEN Team Leader.

• To assist the class lecturer with the preparation of materials or activities for named student’s use.

• To actively promote and support independent learning.

• To be a key worker for a number of designated students who have EHCPs and support the SEN Team Leader in the EHCP annual review process.

• To work closely with the personal tutor/Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.

• With knowledge/permission of personal tutor/ Personal Learning Adviser/SEN Team Leader/Specialist Support Lead, make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.

• To act as a trouble-shooter and work with the students to ensure they meet deadlines and catch-up on any missed work.

• To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings.

• To undertake training and development as required. This will include College core training and the departmental mandatory Team Teach training.

• To accompany and support students during work experience placements, and/or trips, if appropriate.

• Work collaboratively with College staff to produce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, and Medical Protocols and support the completion of exam access arrangements.

• To undertake administrative duties, which will include keeping their own records, completing ProMonitor records, updating tutors with student progress reports and completing regular student support/progress reviews.

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS:

• 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 supporting young people with a learning difficulty and/or disability.

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 able to respond effectively to the student’s individual needs.

• To undertake staff training as applicable and including mandatory Team Teach training.

• 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 full job description, please see attached below.