Learning Mentor: Mental Health & Disability Support

Carshalton College; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

up to 8 additional days over Christmas

Wellbeing leave (5 days)

Pension scheme (Teachers/ LGPS)

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Carshalton College is recruiting a Learning Mentor to support and mentor learners with mental health or medical conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties, helping them access the curriculum and complete their course.

The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring young people, with excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of support needs. A Level 2 English/Literacy and Level 1 Maths are required, and the role includes DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Mentors learners with mental health/medical conditions, disabilities or learning difficulties to access curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills developed through mentoring roles.
• Knowledge of support needs for young people with various barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor learners to successfully access the curriculum and complete their course.
• Work with learners to set goals and monitor progress, liaising with tutors as needed.

Education

Level 2 English/Literacy

Level 1 Maths

Job description

Carshalton College is recruiting a Learning Mentor to support and mentor learners with mental health or medical conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties, helping them access the curriculum and complete their course.

The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring young people, with excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of support needs. A Level 2 English/Literacy and Level 1 Maths are required, and the role includes DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities.