Support Mentor (LDD)

Our client are a leading Further Education College group, with sites located across the Midlands region. Recently rated by Ofsted as “Good” overall, the College have a number of exciting opportunities available. All staff have access to comprehensive training programmes, with unrivalled progression. On top of this, a very generous employee benefit programme is offered to all staff, including; free onsite gyms, cycle to work schemes, discounted hair and beauty treatments onsite, leadership and management training, free college courses, free parking and a comprehensive annual leave package. Job Details: 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. Role and Responsibilities: * To provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom and some personal care as directed by the Head of Department / Line manager. * To assist the lecturer/instructor with the preparation and maintenance of materials or activities for named student use. * To provide support on a 1:1 or small group basis as directed by the Instructor/Lecturer to ensure individual needs are met. * To use strategies that empower and promote positive behaviours for independent learning. * Contribute to record keeping including logging details of students’ progress and performance on ProMonitor. * To support students to access transport at the beginning and end of the day. * To work closely with the Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed. * In conjunction with the Personal Learning Adviser, make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate. * 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. * To accompany and support students during work experience placements, and/or trips, residential, both on and off site if appropriate. * Contribute to student reports as requested. The Candidate: We are looking to speak to candidates who meet the below criteria: * A good general education, to the equivalent of a level 2 (including English and maths) * Excellent communication skills * Good IT skills * Previous experience of working with young people * Supportive, positive, and non-judgemental * Strong administration skills Any previous experience of supporting/mentoring young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and/or working in a College setting would be advantageous, but not essential for this role. The position is to start ASAP and we have immediate interview slots available. TR2 Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent workers and an Employment Business for temporary workers