Learning Mentor: Transitions & Flexible Education (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave plus bank hols

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Learning Mentor to join the Transitions and Flexible Education team within the Virtual School. This permanent role, 37 hours per week, supports KS2/KS3 students across Somerset, focusing on removing barriers to education and improving attendance and engagement.

You will work with families, education settings and professionals, monitor progress, contribute to EHCP Annual Reviews and TAC/TAF meetings, and help deliver tailored education packages in line with statutory

Qualifications

• Holds an NVQ Level 4/5 (or equivalent) with English and Maths qualifications
• Understands the challenges faced by children and young people, particularly vulnerable learners in Key Stage 2 and 3
• Has experience in education or a related setting
• Communicates effectively and manages information accurately and confidentially
• Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload, manage conflicting priorities and deliver outcomes effectively in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
• Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with team members, professionals and families
• Champions inclusion and equal access to learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for children in Key Stage 2 and 3
• Collaborate with settings, local teams and professionals to remove barriers to learning
• Support education providers to meet the educational needs of young people
• Attend, chair and contribute to EHCP Annual Reviews, TAC and TAF meetings with reports
• Monitor, record and track attendance, progress and outcomes using council systems
• Contribute to projects improving education outcomes for children and young people
• Work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Participate in team meetings, training and admin tasks

Skills

Communicates effectively and manages情報

Highly organised

Team collaboration

Champions inclusion and equal access

Education

NVQ Level 4/5 with English and Maths

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a Learning Mentor to join the Transitions and Flexible Education team within the Virtual School. This permanent role, 37 hours per week, supports KS2/KS3 students across Somerset, focusing on removing barriers to education and improving attendance and engagement.

You will work with families, education settings and professionals, monitor progress, contribute to EHCP Annual Reviews and TAC/TAF meetings, and help deliver tailored education packages in line with statutory