Learning Mentor - CS11778

Warwick College Group; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A college in the UK is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist students with learning difficulties. Candidates should have strong communication skills and prior experience supporting young people. The role includes providing in-class support, mentoring, and managing student records. The salary is £17,936.61 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to level 2.
• Previous experience of supporting young people with a learning difficulty and/or disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and mentor students as directed by the SEN Team Leader.
• Assist with preparation of materials for students.
• Promote and support independent learning.
• Manage administrative duties including record-keeping and student progress reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Good administrative and record keeping skills

Supportive and non-judgemental attitude

Flexibility in teaching approaches

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent

Qualification relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties

Tools

Information technology skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• To provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom as directed by the SEN Team Leader.
• To assist the class lecturer with the preparation of materials or activities for named student's use.
• To actively promote and support independent learning.
• To be a key worker for a number of designated students who have EHCPs and support the SEN Team Leader in the EHCP annual review process.
• To work closely with the personal tutor/Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.
• With knowledge/permission of personal tutor/ Personal Learning Adviser/SEN Team Leader/Specialist Support Lead, make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.
• To act as a trouble‑shooter and work with the students to ensure they meet deadlines and catch‑up on any missed work.
• To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings.
• To undertake training and development as required. This will include College core training and the departmental mandatory Team Teach training.
• To accompany and support students during work experience placements, and/or trips, if appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with College staff to produce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, and Medical Protocols and support the completion of exam access arrangements.
• To undertake administrative duties, which will include keeping their own records, completing ProMonitor records, updating tutors with student progress reports and completing regular student support/progress reviews.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Qualifications

• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to level 2.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Previous experience of supporting young people with a learning difficulty and/or disability.

Desirable Attainments

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
• A qualification relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties.
• Previous experience of working in Further Education.
• Previous experience of managing students with behaviours for concern.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students to reach targets sets.
• Commitment to a high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
• Supportive, positive and non-judgemental attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills.
• Be flexible and very responsive in approach to teaching styles and methods.
• Be able to respond effectively to the student's individual needs.
• To undertake staff training as applicable and including mandatory Team Teach training.
• Work to deadlines set.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity. Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

A knowledge of Educational Health and Care Plans and the SEND Code of Practice (2014).

This role is pro rata. The salary you will be receiving is £17,936.61 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.