Learning Mentor Maternity Cover

MidKent College; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

MidKent College is seeking a part-time, fixed-term role at the Gillingham campus to plan and deliver organised workshops for students with additional learning needs, helping them achieve outcomes and progress. The post entails collaboration with ALS/Enhance teams to provide inclusive, targeted support and enrichment activities throughout the academic year.

The role is maternity cover, 29.5 hours per week, 52 weeks, with pro rata salary of £31,334–£36,611 full-time range.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver workshops for students with additional learning needs.
• Set learning goals using EHCP outcomes with curriculum teams.
• Identify progress and required learning skills with staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate and deliver tailored workshops and 1:1 support for SEND students.
• Work with ALS/Enhance team to provide enrichment activities for EHCP students.

Skills

Workshop delivery

Student support

Team coordination

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Description

Plan and deliver organised workshops to students with additional learning needs to support their success, achievement and progress, with all workshops being informed by students need, including a range of subjects such as exam skills, social skills, independence skills, employability skills, study skills, and life skills, in order to contribute to the achievement of students outcomes and playing a key role in their success.

Application Deadline

24 September 2026

Department

ALS

Employment Type

Fixed Term - Part Time

Location

Gillingham Campus

Reporting To

Steven Blewitt

Compensation

£31,334 - £36,611 / year

Description

Plan and deliver organised workshops to students with additional learning needs to support their success, achievement and progress, with all workshops being informed by students need, including a range of subjects such as exam skills, social skills, independence skills, employability skills, study skills, and life skills, in order to contribute to the achievement of students outcomes and playing a key role in their success.

Work with the ALS/Enhance Team Leaders, Programme Coordinators, Transition Coordinators and Enrichment Team to plan and deliver a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students with EHCP's to meet their specified outcomes and facilitate greater independence, enabling students in receipt of high needs funding and those with declared support needs to access learning and College facilities, aiding transition to College, retention and achievement.

This role is offered at 29.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Please note that the salary advertised will be pro rata to reflect the hours worked.

This position is offered as maternity cover and is expected to continue until April 2027.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, facilitate and deliver individually tailored workshops and 1:1 support meeting for students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) that promote independence and lead to success in their chosen field and or greater independence in their everyday lives.
• Facilitate the target setting process for individual students. Work collaboratively with curriculum teams on using EHCP outcomes to set ambitious learning goals for students that enable them to develop skills to enhance their employment opportunities and independence in their everyday lives. This includes real-life situations, meaningful work experience, and active participation in their local communities. Attend review meetings and PCARs as required to support the development and review of personalised learning goals.
• Liaise with Teachers and Learning Support Assistants to identify individual students' progress, including target minimum grades and estimated grades. Identify the learning skills that individual students require to make progress and use this information to inform the programmes developed for individual students' support.
• Utilise and develop learning resources, including assistive technology and online/ remote learning resources to effectively support students to overcome their barriers to achieving their challenging learning goals.
• Review, develop, implement and disseminate strategies and specific interventions (such as Zones of Regulation) to support students in developing their confidence and self esteem.
• Assess, analyse, and report/lead on students' progress and attend students reviews as necessary, recognising and recording students' progress and achievement to measure the impact of interventions on a student's achievement over time.
• Support and review the processes for identifying students needs at interview, to ensure that support needs can be planned for in advance of their enrolment.
• Liaise with Parents/Carers, College staff, and a range of external agencies to ensure coherence in the overall support plan for each individual student.
• Be the main point of contact for students and families during key points of the year as directed. This includes facilitating Person Centred Annual Reviews (PCARs) for EHCP students, and ensuring a smooth transition process.
• Promote the work of the ALS/Enhance team to curriculum areas and students to help contribute to an inclusive culture at MidKent College.