Post 16/18 Transition and Employment Mentor

LSEC; Orpington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a 16-18 Transition & Employment Mentor to work with SEND & SEMH learners. The role involves providing assessment, training, and advocacy to help students overcome barriers to employment. Ideal candidates will be resilient and possess excellent communication skills, enhancing the journey of young people towards their vocational goals.

Benefits

Annual leave of 27 days

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver with access to a car.
• Experience in mentoring or working with young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, guidance, and advocacy to SEND & SEMH learners.
• Conduct training and workshops for learners and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the School and the College.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Resilience

Teamwork

Engagement with local employers

Record-keeping

Research skills

Professional boundary maintenance

Education

Relevant educational background

Job description

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About the role:

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

The Role

The 16-18 Transition & Employment Mentor role will work closely with SEND & SEMH learners aged 16 and above within schools and the college to help them overcome barriers to employment and achieve their vocational goals. This role involves assessment, guidance, and advocacy to ensure that each student reaches their maximum potential.

The role will also provide training and workshops to learners and their support networks to enhance understanding and coping skills. In addition, the role will be required to provide training for other stakeholders (employers and other organisations) to raise awareness and ensure they understand the needs of our young people.

The postholder will provide a link for our LSEAT pupils between the School and the College working with students on attendance, achievement and wellbeing. The postholder will be required to be flexible on location and willing to work within local schools and colleges.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and active listening skills, particularly with young people and their support networks
• Resilient, solution-focussed person, who is able to work constructively on own initiative and within a team
• Ability to work closely with local employers and to engage them in being part of this programme
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records on students and activity
• Car driver and access to a car are essential
• Ability to acquire and research relevant information for families
• An ability to maintain boundaries and to accept professional relationships

About Us

London South East Academies Trust's growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.

As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.

Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.

Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives - and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays), plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year and also offer leave for volunteering.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to our onsite gym at LSEC Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident - Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at lseathr @lsec.ac.uk

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.