Learning Mentor | Boost Attendance & Youth Progress

AWD online; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave pro-rata

Birthday/mental health day

4% pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme

Remote admin day

Smaller class sizes

Curriculum team support

Professional development

Job summary

AWD online in Leeds is seeking a Learning Mentor to provide pastoral care, learning support and coaching for learners in an education setting.

You will help learners overcome barriers such as attendance and behaviour, build confidence and progress toward positive futures. You will work with tutors, referral agencies, local authorities and partners to deliver joined-up learner support and progression guidance.

Qualifications

• Advice and Guidance Level 3 and/or above and/or a relevant learning support qualification.
• Experience of working as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Experience of supporting learners with barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide Learner Support: manage caseloads and deliver pastoral care and learning support.
• Improve Attendance and Progress: monitor attendance and intervene to support learner success.
• Develop Support Plans with SMART targets and review progress.
• Deliver activities to develop personal, social and employability skills.
• Liaise with tutors and staff to ensure mentoring targets support learner progress.
• Maintain relationships with referral agencies, schools and local authorities.
• Provide progression guidance toward employment or further education.
• Maintain accurate learner records and comply with quality, funding, and audit requirements.
• Promote safeguarding and a safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/Coaching

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Organised/Methodical

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Advice and Guidance Level 3 or higher / relevant learning support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWD online in Leeds is seeking a Learning Mentor to provide pastoral care, learning support and coaching for learners in an education setting.

You will help learners overcome barriers such as attendance and behaviour, build confidence and progress toward positive futures. You will work with tutors, referral agencies, local authorities and partners to deliver joined-up learner support and progression guidance.