Learning Mentor

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated role to support pupils who face barriers to learning. You will plan, deliver and evaluate interventions, and run reintegration programmes to boost knowledge and confidence in challenging contexts.

The role involves collaboration with teaching staff and external agencies, ensuring inclusive services and ongoing communication with parents. The ideal candidate has experience with pupils with SEND and low attendance, is ICT proficient, with strong

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire others.
• Trauma-informed approach and empathy to connect with pupils.
• Creative, flexible, holistic mindset to raise engagement and attendance.
• Experience with pupils with special educational needs and liaising with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions.
• Run programmes for individuals or groups to develop knowledge and confidence.
• Liaise with teaching staff to set reintegration targets and keep parents informed.
• Demonstrate commitment to accessible, inclusive services and reasonable adjustments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

Empathy

Creativity

ICT literacy

Education

BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

ICT for routine purposes

Job description

In co-operation with the Behaviour, Attendance, Pastoral and Belonging Lead, to provide a complementary service to that given by existing teachers and pastoral staff in School in addressing the needs of pupils/students who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school, in order to achieve their full potential. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has trauma-informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils.

• Teach and Inspire: To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil interventions, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• Support Reintegration: To run programmes for individuals or groups to help develop pupil's knowledge and confidence.
• Collaborate with Agencies: To liaise with teaching staff to set targets of re-integration with pupils/students and the appropriate staff, keeping parents informed and evaluating achievement towards these goals.
• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .
• BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience, or educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school
• Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education
• Experience of working with external agencies
• Competence in using ICT for routine purposes
• The ability to work effectively with, relate to and command the confidence of a wide range of young people with families/carers with differing backgrounds
• The ability to work effectively, relate to and command the confidence of teaching staff and senior management within the School/College

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a .

Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following