Inclusive Learning Mentor

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Reduced price gym membership

Wide range of high street discounts

Job summary

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking Inclusive Learning Mentors to join our Inclusion team. You will support learners with SEND on vocational programmes, contributing to inclusive practice and preparation for adulthood outcomes.

Role involves planning individual support, liaising with colleagues, and delivering SEND-focused training to staff. Opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive college environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Experience of SEND or other vulnerable characteristics.
• Experience of supporting young people and a school/college setting.
• A Level 3 Education and Training, and a relevant SEND qualification are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Enable rapid progress for students with SEND and other vulnerable characteristics in both vocational study and wider Preparing for Adulthood Outcomes.
• Analyse student needs within the department and liaise with colleagues to support the development towards meeting those needs.
• Provide training and support for colleagues regarding SEND, Inclusion and other vulnerable characteristics.

Skills

SEND experience

Student support

Inclusive practice

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths A*-C/9-4

Level 3 Education & Training

SEND qualification desirable

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Location: Wakefield, Castleford, or Selby College

Please specify which location and how many hours you are looking for in your application.

This post is funded through the Inclusive Mainstream Fund and contributes to the delivery of national SEND reforms, supporting the development of inclusive practice and provision.

We have some fantastic opportunities available for Inclusive Learning Mentors to join our Inclusion team at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group!

We are looking for motivated and experienced individuals to provide Additional Learning Support for learners with SEND and other vulnerable characteristics on vocational programmes.

You will:

• Enable rapid progress for students with SEND and other vulnerable characteristics in both vocational study and wider Preparing for Adulthood Outcomes
• Analyse student needs within the department and liaise with colleagues to support the development towards meeting those neds
• Provide training and support for colleagues regarding SEND, Inclusion and other vulnerable characteristics

For more information, take a look at the job description attached.

You will hold:

• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Experience of SEND or other vulnerable characteristics
• Experience of supporting young people and a school/college setting
• A Level 3 Education and Training, and a relevant SEND qualification are desirable but not essential

What the college offers its staff

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunitiesDiscounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.