Support Mentor - CS11957

Warwick College Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution based in Rugby seeks a support worker to mentor students with learning difficulties. The role involves providing in-class and outdoor support, requiring good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Successful candidates will have a general education to level 2 and the ability to assist students in their learning, with a salary of £11,530.68 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good general education to level 2.
• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory Team Teach training.
• Previous experience of working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom.
• Assist the lecturer with preparation and maintenance of materials.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to ensure individual needs are met.
• Contribute to record keeping including logging details of students' progress.
• Accompany and support students during work experience placements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

General education to level 2

English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department. This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £11,530.68 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

Background to the Post

The main purpose of the post is to support and mentor students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities within their learning programmes. The majority of time will be spent with students within a variety of settings, including classroom, workshops and practical areas. The students are undertaking individualised study programmes which include Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA) and may also lead to vocational qualifications. This role will have a requirement to perform intimate, personal care in order to support specific student needs.

The post holder will report to the Support Coordinator within the Curriculum area.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom and some personal care as directed by the Head of Department / Line manager.
2. To assist the lecturer/instructor with the preparation and maintenance of materials or activities for named student use.
3. To provide support on a 1:1 or small group basis as directed by the Instructor/Lecturer to ensure individual needs are met.
4. To use strategies that empower and promote positive behaviours for independent learning.
5. Contribute to record keeping including logging details of students’ progress and performance on ProMonitor.
6. To support students to access transport at the beginning and end of the day
7. To work closely with the Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.
8. In conjunction with the Personal Learning Adviser, make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.
9. To attend department team meetings and undertake training and development as required. This will include College core training and the departmental mandatory Team Teach training.
10. To accompany and support students during work experience placements, and/or trips, residential’s, both on and off site if appropriate.
11. Contribute to student reports as requested.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential Attainments

• A good general education to level 2.
• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work flexibly as a member of the team.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The willingness to undertake staff training as applicable, including mandatory Team Teach training.
• Previous experience of working with young people.

Desirable Attainments

• GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C) or above in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent.
• Previous experience of supporting/mentoring young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND).

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Supportive, positive and non- judgemental attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills.
• Be able to respond effectively to the student’s individual needs.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.