Learning Mentor

Kent Tech; Dover; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor. This role is vital in supporting students both emotionally and educationally. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson planning, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. The ideal candidate should be flexible and willing to undertake various duties as needed to foster student success. This position represents not just a job but a true vocation within the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students emotionally and educationally.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Willingness to undertake various tasks across school settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students in understanding classroom expectations.
• Assist in lesson planning and feedback to improve learning outcomes.
• Administer school processes and document student progress.

Skills

Emotional support for students

Flexibility

Behavior management

Lesson planning assistance

Monitoring student progress

Job description

The Learning Mentor role is extremely important, they are an integral part of the school community and therefore the role is not to be taken lightly. This isn’t just a job; it is a vocation.

A learning mentor needs to be flexible, willing and able to undergo any task positively. Plans can change very quickly and so the need for extreme flexibility is vital.

A positive working relationship with the class teacher and other staff members is vital for effective working relationship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting students emotionally, physically and educationally. Support the pupils in understanding and implementing the classroom expectations. Support pupils to understand instructions. Support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as well as an ability to differentiate a lesson. Supporting the needs of the students in the classroom, identified by the LM and or directed by the class teacher. Supporting the needs of the students whilst at Forest School, PE and other extra-curricular activities. Supporting students with off-site activities, being willing to undertake cycling, swimming etc, where necessary. Working with the teacher in lesson planning, feedback & assessment to improve the learning progress and outcomes of pupils. Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task. Prepare and clear up the learning environment, keeping it to a high standard always. This could include photocopying, making sure work is put in the students’ books, displays are up to date and tidy as well as making sure the classroom is a safe environment. The running of interventions or small group sessions, including, but not exclusive to, Thrive, Reading and Social skills workshops. Supporting students in developing friendships. Lunch Cover for other classes when the need arises. Administration of school process forms. Working with the class teacher to plan enrichment activities. Always being aware of what’s going on around the school and being willing to go and support when and where needed. Making sure you are familiar with the schools’ policies and procedures as well as the staff handbook. Monitor and record progress and achievement for behaviour, engagement, wellbeing and learning. Undertake additional or other duties as directed by and deemed appropriate by the leadership team. Follow and adhere to all Policies and Procedures at all times. Undertake ongoing appropriate CPD and in service training as required. Provide information towards children in care, personal education and EHCP plans. Deliver ‘extra curricular’ activities (out of school hours and in school holidays as directed by SLT) in line with the identified needs of the pupils.

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