Learning Mentor - CS11817

Warwick College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students with special educational needs (SEND). This role involves providing in-class support, personal intimate care, and promoting independent learning. Candidates should have skills in English and Maths at level 2 and experience in supporting young individuals with learning difficulties. This position is term-time only with a salary of £17,936.61 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to level 2.
• Previous experience in personal care and supporting learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and intimate care for students as required.
• Support in-class and mentoring students outside of the classroom.
• Assist with preparation of materials for students.

Skills

English and Maths skills equivalent to level 2

Working knowledge of information technology

Experience supporting young people with disabilities

Job description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

This is a term time only post and 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.

This role also involves an element of Personal Intimate Care, which adds an uplift of £5 per hour. Training will be provided for this.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The role of the Learning Mentor is to ensure that all our students with SEND reach their potential. The main purpose of this Learning Mentor post is to work with students with SEND within their learning programme and help them towards achieving independence.

The Learning Mentor’s time will be spent with identified students in the classroom/workshop/practical at Level 1 and on a mentoring basis with students at higher levels of study where the student has an EHCP. There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks relating to recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement. This role will have a requirement to perform intimate, personal care in order to support specific student needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide personal and or intimate care for students as and when required, including toileting.
• 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.
• 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.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

Personal Intimate Care

• To provide personal intimate care as outlined in the Personal Care Plan and or medical protocol.
• To deliver the care in a professional, respectful way and at all times adhering to the Personal and Intimate Care Policy and associated procedure when delivering personal intimate care.
• The member of staff agrees to undertake mandatory training related to the delivery of Personal Care for students and manual handling, and to attend refresher training annually.
• To report any concerns to the Head of Department and complete associated paperwork and documents.

Essential Attainments:

• 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 and assisting with personal care.