Learning mentor (14-19 students) (2024/GC010)

Job title:

Learning mentor (14-19 students) (2024/GC010)

Company:

East Durham College

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated JOB ROLE based at our Willerby Grove Campus (with an expectation that you will be able to work across all 3 sites) on a full time basis working 37 hours per week.Main Duties of the Role:

• To work with Alternative Provision PAL, to monitor and chase non-attendance for Leap and Home ed.
• To hold return to college attendance meetings, with support from PAL.
• To complete 1-2-1 catch up activities with returning leaners, with support from Leap lecturers.
• To help reinforce learning and assist students to develop strategies to improve their study and organisational skills
• To work with PAL to create, organise and support Home ed Parents evening events, as well as parents evening reports for Home Ed learners.
• To oversee applications to the Leap programme and to arrange interviews and inductions.
• To support during learner inductions and in class if required.
• To support within the Home ed department, helping with any learner issues/anxieties.
• To attend mandatory training as required
• To undertake additional specialist training when required.
• To provide written reports for Annual Reviews and meetings, as required.
• To set and review targets for students utilising the College Pro-monitor system.
• To have meetings with curriculum staff to enable planning and preparation for lessons.
• To motivate and raise the aspirations of the learners by using the changing mindsets / mindfulness model.
• To prepare learners for their next steps whether that be progression within Further Education,) or employment / supported employment. This may be on an individual or group based activity.
• To make students aware of progression routes available to them and how their learning is related to them.
• To develop resilience in every learner by fostering a coaching and mentoring approach.
• To manage day to day safeguarding issues and escalate where appropriate.
• Any administrative duties as specified by PAL.
• Such other duties commensurate with your post, skills, knowledge and experience.

Essential Requirement:

• Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Learning Support Assistant Qualification or equivalent, Support/ Teaching at Level 2 or above.
• Evidence of commitment to personal development.
• Experience of working within an educational environment.
• Extensive experience of working with young people or adults who have learning difficulties or present challenging behaviour.
• Experience of providing differentiated learning support.
• Knowledge of EHC plans and review process.
• Knowledge of what constitutes effective support and learning.
• Knowledge of what constitutes effective monitoring of student progress.

What we offer:

• 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 19.5% employer contributions.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
• 3 days paid emergency leave per year.
• Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
• Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.

The College is home to a genuine and supportive community of students and staff – we believe you won’t find a more supportive and friendlier college.And that support leads to some great results. A high proportion of our students progress successfully into further or higher education, apprenticeships or employment.Students at East Durham College also develop their confidence, self-esteem and work-related skills – developing good employability skills and enhance their future opportunities.We also have a strong focus on helping students to make a positive contribution to their communities through the community project aspect of our exciting tutorial programme. The work of our students and our Students’ Union also helps a wide range of charities and community action projects. In fact, our 14-16 Engage provision was shortlisted for the 2020 Tes FE Awards in the Contribution to the Local Community Award category.We have a key focus on supporting students in their journey on to employment or further forms of education and training, building upon the positive and life-changing experience of studying at East Durham College.

Expected salary

£22361 per year

Location

Peterlee, County Durham

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 02:14:47 GMT

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