Learning Mentor

Leicestershire County Council; Ryde; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a creative, flexible, trauma-informed practitioner to support pupils facing barriers to learning in and out of school. You will inspire students, raise engagement and help them achieve high attendance rates within small group settings.

The role requires excellent communication, empathy and the ability to collaborate with school staff and external agencies. A DBS enhanced check is required; flexible/hybrid working options may be available.

Qualifications

• BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or NVQ Level 2 with relevant experience)
• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs
• Experience supporting pupils with low attendance or delivering interventions
• Experience working with external agencies
• ICT for routine purposes
• Ability to engage with a wide range of young people and staff

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver pupil interventions, including planning and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Support reintegration by running programmes for individuals or groups to build knowledge and confidence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external agencies to set reintegration targets and inform parents, tracking progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

ICT proficiency

Education

BTEC National/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

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.

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