Student Progress Mentor

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

Job summary

Havant and South Downs College is recruiting a Student Progress Mentor on 9.5 hours over 38 weeks. The role supports students facing barriers to learning, manages a caseload, and creates support plans with teaching staff and external agencies.

Experience with young people in challenging circumstances and knowledge of external support services are essential. You will deliver targeted interventions, liaise with parents and carers, and work with staff to support students in and out of class.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support students who are disengaging after tutor referrals, building targeted plans with specialist colleagues.
• Maintain a caseload of supported students, keeping detailed case and outcome records for monitoring and evaluation.
• Run a triage service for students and referring staff, signposting to in-house and external support.
• Deliver targeted interventions, refer students with physical or mental health needs and liaise with parents and carers.
• Work with teaching staff to support referred students in and out of class, organising case conferences and attending disciplinary meetings.
• Identify trends in student progress, especially wellbeing, behaviour and expectations, and respond with interventions and provision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Caseload management

MS Office

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Youth work / health / teaching qualification

First Aid qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Havant and South Downs College is recruiting a Student Progress Mentor on 9.5 hours over 38 weeks. The post supports students who are disengaging or facing barriers to learning, managing a caseload, creating support plans with teaching staff and external agencies, and handling triage referrals. Candidates need experience with young people in challenging circumstances and working knowledge of external support services.

What the job involves

• Support students who are disengaging after tutor referrals, building targeted plans with specialist colleagues
• Maintain a caseload of supported students, keeping detailed case and outcome records for monitoring and evaluation
• Run a triage service for students and referring staff, signposting to in-house and external support
• Deliver targeted interventions, refer students with physical or mental health needs and liaise with parents and carers
• Work with teaching staff to support referred students in and out of class, organising case conferences and attending disciplinary meetings
• Identify trends in student progress, especially wellbeing, behaviour and expectations, and respond with interventions and provision

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

Experience

• Experience working with young people facing challenging circumstances

Skills & knowledge

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

Other

• Designated Safeguarding Lead or willingness to obtain