Specialist Learning Mentor (The Cube) - CS12467 in Royal Leamington Spa

Royal Leamington Spa Full-Time On-site

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Specialist Learning Mentor (The Cube) - CS12467

Warwickshire College Group, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

Working pattern

Term time, part time: 35 hours/weekTerm Time only 36 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

Support Skills
Admin Skills
IT Skills
Experience supporting students with SEND

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site gym
Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
Free will writing service.
Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

This role is pro rata. The salary you will be receiving is £19,271.24 – £20,187.70 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

WCG has four core values, thefirst of which is to put the student first. Young people have the right torequest that an institution is named in their Education, Health and Care plan(EHCP), and local authorities have a duty to name that institution in the EHCplan unless, following consultation with the institution, the local authoritydetermines that it is unsuitable for the young person’s age, ability, aptitudeor Special Educational Needs or that to place the young person there would beincompatible with the efficient use of resources or the efficient education ofothers.

WCG isrecognised as offering an inclusive and successful provision at all levels forYoung People whose learning is affected by autism and additional learningdifferences as well as mental health needs. The main purpose of this Specialist Learning Mentor post isto mentor, and support academically capable 16–19-year-old learnersexperiencing mental health challenges and additional needs within The Cube andhelp them towards achieving independence and reach their potential.The Specialist Learning Mentor’s time willbe spent with the identified student/s in a mentoring capacity both in theclassroom/workshop/practical environment and 1:1 mentoring outside of taughtsessions. There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasksrelating to recording student progress and supporting student retention andachievement.This is an exciting opportunity to work aspart of a specialistresource provision at Leamington Spa College. The Cube is our dedicated support hubfor learners with neurodiversity and related mental health challenges, offeringa calm, nurturing environment where students can develop the skills, resilienceand independence they need to thrive.The successful candidates will become partof a multidisciplinary team. They will have experience of working with youngpeople with additional needs and mental health challenges. They will work tocreate a nurturing environment that is trauma informed and attachment aware.As part of this team, you will work toenable, support and develop young people so that they can access education andfulfil their potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide support 1:1 in-class, during breaksand lunchtimes, or mentoring support outside the classroom as directed by theCurriculum Lead/Head of Inclusion.
To assist the class lecturer with thepreparation/ adaptation of materials or activities for named student’s use.
To actively promote and support independentlearning, particularly through the use of technologies.
To be a key worker for designated student/s tohelp reach their outcomes as stated in their EHCP.
To support the Curriculum Lead in the EHCPAnnual Review Process
To work closely with the Curriculum Lead toensure that the individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.
With knowledge/permission of the Curriculum Lead/Headof Inclusion make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing whereappropriate.
To act as a trouble-shooter and work with thestudent to ensure they meet deadlines and catch-up on any missed work
To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings.
To undertake training and development asrequired including Team Teach.
To train and act as invigilator and/ or HumanSupport (Reader, Scribe, Prompt) in exams.
To accompany and support the student during workexperience placements, and/or trips, if appropriate.
To undertake administrative duties which willinclude keeping their own records, completing ProMonitor records, updatingtutors with student progress reports and completing regular studentsupport/progress reviews.
Work collaboratively with College staff toproduce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, andMedical Protocols and support the completion of exam access arrangements andMedical Protocols.
To attend collegedelivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training

Criteria

DemonstrateEnglish and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.
A qualification relevant toSpecific Learning Difficulties at Level 2 or above.
Working knowledge of informationtechnology such as e-mail, the
internet and other softwareapplications, including assistive technologies
Previous experience ofsupporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition, anxiety,emotion-based school avoidance and mental health needs.
Experience of liaison, advocacyand collaborative working
Experience in working withlearners on a 1-2-1 basis.
Experience of coaching andmotivating learners of different ages and abilities.
Knowledge of Educational Healthand Care Plans and the SEND Code of Practice (2014).

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

As one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers alongside Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university.
We believe it's not just about the vital qualifications and knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help you on your next steps, whatever they may be.
WCG will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.

Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

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