Learning Mentor

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 19,915 - 25,572; Part time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College at Stroud Campus is seeking a dedicated learner support worker to provide emotional, pastoral and academic assistance to students with social-emotional needs, helping them engage in education and achieve qualifications.

You will collaborate with teaching staff to develop personalised pathway plans, use de-escalation techniques to support anxious learners, and enable access to campus facilities and the local community.

Qualifications

• Math & English GCSE at grade 4 or above or equivalent (L2 standard).
• If not present, commitment to working towards these qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Foster an individualised approach to supporting learners to engage with learning and gain qualifications.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage anxiety and behaviour.
• Support learners at unstructured times to access SGS Stroud Campus facilities as appropriate.
• Support learners to develop a pathway plan including Independent Living Skills and preparing for adulthood.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support learner progress.

Skills

Math & English (GCSE 4+)

Education

GCSE English/Math 4+

Job description

Reference: REQ001482

Location: Stroud Campus

FTE Salary: up to £25,572.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: up to £19,915.71

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time only

Working Hours: up to 35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

At SGS, we are proud to be an EqualOpportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s, and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

To provide a high level of emotional, pastoral, and academic support to learners with Social Emotional, Mental Health needs, Communication, and Interaction, learning difficulties, and the neurodivergent in order to enable them to engage in education, achieve qualifications, develop skills and knowledge in preparation for adulthood, and a realistic pathway plan for their future.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To foster an individualised approach to supporting learners to engage with learning and gain qualifications
• To use appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage anxiety and behaviour
• To support learners at unstructured times to interact with others and access SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud) Stroud Campus facilities as appropriate
• To support learners to develop a pathway plan that includes Independent Living Skills, preparing for adulthood and accessing the local community
• To work collaboratively with teaching staff and others to support learner progress

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Math & English qualifications at GCSE grade 4 or above or L2 standard.
• If an applicant does not have the above, they must commit to working towards these qualifications.

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance