Inclusion Mentor

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking an Inclusion Mentor to support improved educational outcomes for vulnerable learners under the supervision of the Inclusion & AP Task Force Lead. The role involves direct work with identified children and young people to promote inclusion in mainstream education.

The post requires attendance at meetings, delivery of advice using solution-focused approaches with partners, and ongoing recording and reporting on development in line with national and local strategies.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with partners to discuss progress and barriers.
• Provide advice and use solution-focused approaches to help identified children and young people engage with mainstream education.
• Record and report on development as agreed with national and local strategies/plans.

Job description

The primary focus of the post will be to work under the direction of the Inclusion & AP Task Force Lead as part of the professional team to support improved educational outcomes for our vulnerable learners.

Within an agreed system of supervision, the Inclusion Mentor will use their skills and knowledge to directly work with and support identified children and young people to successfully engage, be included in and sustain mainstream education. This includes attending meetings, providing advice and using solution-focused approaches with partners to overcome challenges and promote outcomes that positively impact on education, achievement and progress.

The post holder will be expected to contribute towards progressing outcomes, recording and reporting on development as agreed and in accordance with national and local strategies/plans.

Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027.

Please see attached documents for further information.

Attached documents
Job Description.pdf
Person Specification.pdf