A-Level Academic Mentor & Sixth Form Support

Vandyke Upper School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vandyke Upper School in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Sixth Form Learning Support assistant to provide high‑level academic and pastoral support for post‑16 students. The role entails mentoring and tailored interventions for learners with EHCPs or neurodivergent conditions, alongside collaboration with teachers and SEND staff.

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to help students develop independent study habits and progress through A‑Levels, including support during non-term

Qualifications

• NJC Level 3C (points 6–9) qualification.
• 32.5 hours per week term-time plus 32.5 hours outside term-time.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level academic, executive functioning and pastoral support to post‑16 students undertaking A‑Levels.
• Mentor students individually and support post‑16 qualification learners with EHCPs and neurodivergent conditions.
• Collaborate with subject teachers, sixth form team and SEND department to facilitate deep understanding and independent study habits.

Job description

Vandyke Upper School in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Sixth Form Learning Support assistant to provide high‑level academic and pastoral support for post‑16 students. The role entails mentoring and tailored interventions for learners with EHCPs or neurodivergent conditions, alongside collaboration with teachers and SEND staff.

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to help students develop independent study habits and progress through A‑Levels, including support during non-term