Learning Support Assistant/Mentor

Red Balloon Aylesbury is a supportive and inclusive specialist school, dedicated to providing tailored education for students who need a nurturing and understanding environment. Our young people have had difficulty attending traditional schools, so we focus on helping them rebuild confidence and achieve their full academic potential.

Our cohort of learners are academically able and are studying a range of GCSEs in small groups of 4-6

As a learning support mentor, you will be working alongside our learning mentors to provide support to our young people.

Our learners come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and with different needs - our workforce should also reflect that, so we can engage, encourage and inspire our learners to be themselves.

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our team.

You will need to be resilient and dedicated to help develop abilities, creativity and raise our young peoples' self esteem.

Role Overview: The Learning Support Mentor’s (LSM) main role is to provide 1:1 and group support as well as mentoring for learners at the Centre. Duties will also include supporting the learning sessions and delivering specific programmes and activities to assist the learners’ individual learning needs. The LSM will be responsible for implementing the targets on the learner’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with teaching staff and the SENDCo.

Role Responsibilities:

·                     Develop a professional relationship with learners to ensure they are supported during their time with Red Balloon.                                                           

·                     Ensure learners are appropriately supervised at all times.

·                     Record progress through Red Balloon processes, systems and tracking tools to effectively monitor progress.

·                     Participate in outings and trips with the Red Balloon community.

·                     Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure learners receive high-quality support and input to facilitate individual progression

·                     Consult with each learner to identify their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences to assist with their learning.

·                     Hold mentor meetings with learners and record outcomes and progress

·                     Participate in a range of activities with our young people

·                     Regularly assess the effectiveness of the wellbeing activities and adapt/change where necessary.

Values and Attitudes:

At Red Balloon Aylesbury we value kindness, respect, integrity, inclusivity, and dedication. We seek individuals who demonstrate genuine care for young people’s welfare alongside enthusiasm for education. The ideal candidate will be committed to creating an empowering atmosphere where every learner feels valued and supported throughout their learning journey.

If you are motivated by making a positive impact within an innovative educational setting please apply now to join our team!

This role could be a part time position or full time position depending on which subjects can be offered.

We are open to discussions regarding hours and can be flexible for the right candidate. 

Safeguarding Statement

Red Balloon Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be conditional of the satisfactory completion of safeguarding training and pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (and its amendments), and applicants must declare all convictions, cautions, or reprimands, including those considered ‘spent'.

Please see the 'Safeguarding Information' section of this advert for further information.

How to Apply

In line with safer recruitment practices, we are only able to accept applications via our application forms, which can be accessed by following the application link on our recruitment portal available here: Join the team - Red Balloon Learner Centres. https://www.redballoonlearner.org/supporters-fundraisers/get-involved/join-the-team. You can save your application at any point and come back to it at a later stage. 

●      All applicants will be contacted to advise if they have been shortlisted for an interview

Equal Opportunities

Red Balloon Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse workforce.

We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.