Learning Mentor - Leicestershire

Contract: Flexible days Mon-Fri, 08:45 – 16:00, term time only

Location: Leicestershire, including Loughborough, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville

Please click here to view the Full Job Description, Essential Criteria, and Terms and Conditions for this role.

Overall purpose of role

To support learners across a range of courses in-class in adapting to the academic demands of Further Education. These learners will have specific learning difficulties or disabilities, including Dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD. The support provided includes notetaking in lessons, developing learner organisational skills, and assistance with practical aspects of study such as using the library.

The learner may also need mobility, orientation, sighted assistance, and access support on and around campus. Your role is to provide this support; under no circumstances is it to include personal care. The learner may also be involved in fieldwork in varying weather conditions, such as working outside with learners studying agriculture and animal management courses.

There are additional opportunities in Job Coaching and specialist notetaking support with The Learning Support Centre, which will be discussed at interview. Please see the job descriptions on our website.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English, C Grade or above
• Educated or studied at Degree level or equivalent

Experience

• Experience supporting disabled people or those with Specific Learning Differences in education and/or the workplace

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