Learning Mentor in Royal Leamington Spa

The Specialist Learning Mentor's time will be spent with the identified student/s in a mentoring capacity both in the classroom/workshop/practical environment and 1:1 mentoring outside of taught sessions.

There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks relating to recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement.,

• To provide personal and or intimate care for students as and when required, including toileting.
• To provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom as directed by the SEN Team Leader.
• To assist the class lecturer with the preparation of materials or activities for named student's use.
• To actively promote and support independent learning.
• To be a key worker for a number of designated students who have EHCPs and support the SEN Team Leader in the EHCP annual review process.
• To work closely with the personal tutor/Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.
• With knowledge/permission of personal tutor/ Personal Learning Adviser/SEN Team Leader/Specialist Support Lead, make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.
• To act as a trouble-shooter and work with the students to ensure they meet deadlines and catch-up on any missed work.
• To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings.
• To 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, if appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with College staff to produce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, and Medical Protocols and support the completion of exam access arrangements.
• To undertake administrative duties, which will include keeping their own records, completing Pro Monitor records, updating tutors with student progress reports and completing regular student support/progress reviews.
• To attend college delivered 'Teaching Essentials' 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).

• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work flexibly as a member of the team.
• Previous experience of supporting young people with a learning difficulty and/or disability, and supporting with personal care would be desirable

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £15,206.84 per annum.

For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

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