Student Progress Mentor

HSDC; Alton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Alton is seeking a Student Progress Mentor to support students facing learning barriers. The role includes developing tailored support plans, delivering interventions, and guiding students through their progression options. Applicants should have qualifications in youth work or health, and a strong understanding of mental health. This position offers generous benefits and a four-month fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Access to training and workshops

Generous Pension Plans

Ample Time Off

Exclusive retailer discounts

Qualifications

• English and maths to at least level 2.
• Relevant qualifications in youth work or health.
• Understanding barriers to learning faced by students.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills of disengaged students through tailored support.
• Deliver targeted support and help with referrals.
• Conduct regular 121s with students to monitor success.
• Manage a caseload of Level 3 students.
• Support students with progression options like UCAS.

Skills

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Youth work qualification

Public Health qualification

Health & Wellbeing qualification

Teaching qualification

Understanding of mental health issues

Knowledge of external support agencies

Job description

Student Progress Mentor

Job Details

Job Title: Student Progress Mentor

Department: Student Services

Campus: Cross Campus

Salary: Grade 3 Spine Point 13 - £25,625.74 FTE (actual salary : £21,732.60)

Contract Type: 4 Months Fixed Term Cover / 37 hours available / 38 Weeks

About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to support students to make effective progress and achieve their ambitions? Working with the curriculum to focus on those facing barriers to learning, can you mentor and support student success? Can you promote student resilience and independence through relational practice, target setting and monitoring?

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of students who are disengaging following referrals from tutors. Liaise with relevant specialist colleagues to create, coordinate and implement a support plan for identified students with clear targets.
• Deliver targeted support interventions, including making referrals for students with physical / mental health issues and liaise with parents / carers as appropriate.
• Conduct regular 121s as timetabled for Level 2 and below with students to ensure they are on track to succeed.
• Maintain own caseload of Level 3 students conducting regular 121s and monitoring progress.
• Work with the students on supporting their progression options including UCAS applications offering support, guidance and help to contribute to an outstanding learner experience.

Requirements

• English and maths to at least level 2
• Youth work qualification, Public Health qualification, Health & Wellbeing qualification, teaching qualification or trauma informed qualification First Aid Qualification or willingness to obtain
• Understanding of the barriers to learning faced by students including the growth in the support required for mental health.
• Working knowledge of external support agencies and stakeholders

Benefits

• Invest in Your Growth : Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans : Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off : Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts : Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Application

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