ALS Learner Mentor
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Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve their potential? As an ALS Learner Mentor, you will act as a key trusted adult for learners aged 16+ with an EHCP. You'll deliver tailored 1:1 mentoring and emotional support that builds resilience, boosts self-advocacy, and guides students towards their individual goals and EHCP outcomes.
As our Learner Mentor you will:
- Provide 1:1 Personalised Mentoring: Facilitate regular mentoring sessions to help learners reflect on progress, set achievable targets, and develop confidence and self-advocacy skills.- Support Health & Wellbeing: Identify emerging mental health, social, emotional, or behavioural concerns and assist learners in accessing internal/external support services.- Guide Key Transitions: Support learners through entry to college, course progressions, work experience placements, supported internships, and moving into adulthood.- Collaborate & Record Progress: Work alongside tutors, carers, and external agencies while maintaining accurate learner records in line with college procedures. What we can offer you in this role:- A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. - An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. - We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you. - Hybrid working opportunities. What you will bring to the role:
- Experience with EHCPs & SEND: Proven experience supporting young people aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).- Strong Mentoring & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to build trusting, professional relationships with learners while encouraging self-awareness, resilience, and independence.- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in partnership with teaching staff, support teams, parents/carers, and external support agencies.- Wellbeing Awareness: Knowledge of mental health, emotional, and behavioural challenges facing 16+ learners, paired with accurate record-keeping and safeguarding awareness. Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.- 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.- Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.- Employee Assistance Programme.- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.- Continuous professional development opportunities. The working pattern for this role will be discussed at the interview. Please note this role is fixed term until 1 July 2027
ALS Learner Mentor in Eastbourne employer: Brighton MET
Brighton MET is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, providing its staff with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in the vibrant city of Brighton, the institution offers a supportive environment where educators can inspire students of all ages while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners and advance your career in a thriving educational setting.
