Student Progress Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Findern CP; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Havant and South Downs College is seeking a part-time Student Progress Mentor to support learners whose attendance, engagement or progress has slipped. The role covers a personal caseload with one-to-one guidance, support plans and referrals to in-house and external services.

You will run a triage service, deliver targeted interventions and liaise with staff, parents and carers to help students improve wellbeing and educational outcomes across 38 weeks of the year.

Qualifications

• English and maths to at least level 2.
• Youth/Health/Wellbeing/Teaching qualification required.
• First aid qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience working with young people facing challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Develop students disengaging after tutor referrals with a support plan and clear targets.
• Manage a caseload with detailed case records and student outcomes.
• Run a triage service for students and refer staff to support.
• Deliver targeted interventions and liaise with parents and carers.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support referred students in and out of the classroom.
• Identify trends in student progress and respond with targeted support.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Barriers to learning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

English & Maths L2

Youth/Health qual

First aid

Job description

Student Progress Mentor at Havant and South Downs College, supporting learners whose attendance, engagement or progress has slipped. The work centres on a personal caseload, with one-to-one guidance, support plans and referrals to in-house and external services. It is a 10-hour-a-week post across 38 weeks, suiting someone seeking part-time student wellbeing work. Applicants need a qualification in youth work, nursing, public health, wellbeing or teaching, plus safeguarding lead training or willingness to obtain it.

What the job involves

• Develop students who are disengaging after tutor referrals, with a support plan and clear targets
• Manage a caseload, keeping detailed case records and student outcomes for monitoring and evaluation
• Run a triage service for students and referring staff, signposting to in-house and external support
• Deliver targeted interventions, make referrals for physical and mental health needs, and liaise with parents and carers
• Work with teaching and other staff to support referred students in and out of the classroom, including case conferences and disciplinary meetings
• Identify trends in student progress, particularly wellbeing and behaviour, and respond with targeted support

What’s required

Qualifications

• English and maths to at least level 2
• Youth work, nursing, public health, health and wellbeing or teaching qualification
• First aid qualification or willingness to obtain one

Experience

• Experience working with young people facing challenging circumstances

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of barriers to learning, including growing mental health support needs
• Working knowledge of external support agencies and stakeholders

Other

• Designated Safeguarding Lead, or willingness to obtain