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Acorn Training LTD; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave allowance (26 days + 10)

Pension scheme

CPD & qualifications

Westfield Health

Wellbeing initiatives

Prayer spaces

Volunteering day

Employee awards

Job summary

Acorn Training LTD in Burton upon Trent seeks a Learning Mentor for 20 hours per week to guide and support learners, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals throughout their programmes.

You will work with curriculum teams to assess needs, conduct learning support interviews, track progress, and maintain accurate records. The role supports learners in 1:1 and small group settings, with off-site assistance when required.

Responsibilities

• Working with curriculum delivery teams to provide support related information which will help ensure learners are on appropriate programmes of learning based on their individual learning need.
• Facilitating learning support interviews and initial assessment/Cognassist activities following referral by curriculum colleagues, identifying learning support needs and evaluating support requirements.
• Working with curriculum delivery teams to identify learners that may become or is ‘at risk’ of not achieving.
• Producing accurate records of learning support activities and ensuring appropriate individual learning support plans and strategies are generated, monitored, and updated in a timely manner.
• Providing learning support for learners on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and to individuals within large groups in classroom settings as required.
• Providing opportunities for learners to experience independent learning and encourage them where possible to become self-reliant.
• Providing ‘off-site’ support for learners participating in apprenticeships, work placements or bespoke programmes where required.
• Support the ALS manager with the referral process of exam adjustments for ALS learners within caseloads.
• Facilitating 12 weekly and annual reviews for learners with EHCPs in a timely manner.

Job description

Learning Mentor - Burton - 20 hours per week (Acorn 0511)

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time if we receive suitable applications for the role.

To provide guidance and support to learners throughout their learning journey, playing a crucial role in helping them achieve their learning goals, stay motivated, and overcome any obstacles they may face during their programme.

Key Responsibilities

Working with curriculum delivery teams to provide support related information which will help ensure learners are on appropriate programmes of learning based on their individual learning need.

Facilitating learning support interviews and initial assessment/Cognassist activities following referral by curriculum colleagues, identifying learning support needs and evaluating support requirements.

Working with curriculum delivery teams to identify learners that may become or is ‘at risk’ of not achieving.

Producing accurate records of learning support activities and ensuring appropriate individual learning support plans and strategies are generated, monitored, and updated in a timely manner.

Providing learning support for learners on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and to individuals within large groups in classroom settings as required.

Providing opportunities for learners to experience independent learning and encourage them where possible to become self-reliant.

Providing ‘off-site’ support for learners participating in apprenticeships, work placements or bespoke programmes where required.

Support the ALS manager with the referral process of exam adjustments for ALS learners within caseloads.

Facilitating 12 weekly and annual reviews for learners with EHCPs in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
• Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
• Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
• Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
• Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
• Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
• Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
• Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards