Learning Mentor

Sir John Deanes College
We have an opportunity available for a Learning Mentor to join our team based in Northwich. The role is offered on a 2 year fixed term contract, working 37 hours per week (term time only). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £17,813 per annum (£20,584 full time equivalent). About the role: The Achievement and Support department is at the heart of the college and working as a Learning Mentor offers colleagues the opportunity to make a real difference to students. The successful applicants will work as part of an experienced team to support named students in class or on a one to one basis. This involves delivering support strategies which will assist the student s individual learning and social needs and their academic studies. They will also provide more wide-reaching support to all students at the college for example helping with revision strategies, time management and essay planning. Candidates will ideally have experience of working with students with special education needs and will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to use their initiative and have a calm demeanour. The post is full time (37 hours per week) term time only and is fixed term for two years. Hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on Wednesday. Your responsibilities as our Learning Mentor will be to: Provide learning support for students in class and in one to one situations Deliver and implement effective study support programmes to all students on an individual/group basis, via mentoring and monitoring sessions and to signpost where relevant Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the student and seek advice as appropriate Liaise with students teachers, parents, progress mentors and the Learning Support Manager etc regarding the needs of the student Assist the Learning Support Manager with monitoring achievement of the student, through the review process. Providing regular feedback about the student s progress and any difficulties Keep ongoing notes about student, including when contacted, telephone conversations etc. and develop comprehensive records of delivered support Prepare appropriate resources to support the student Promote British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs for those without faith Carry out such other duties, as the job develops, as may be reasonably required by the Principal in accordance with the College’s flexible approach to the efficient delivery of a quality support service What we re looking for in our ideal Learning Mentor: Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent Competent in the use of IT Ability to relate well to young people of this age range Clear verbal and written communications Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues Good organisational skills Patience and tolerance Resilience and flexibility Awareness of the need for confidentiality and an awareness of the sensitivity necessary for support of students with additional support requirements Benefits available to our Learning Mentor include: Generous local government pension scheme arrangements Free on-site car parking Free Wi-Fi access Funding for training and development CPD events throughout the year Two onsite Starbucks cafes Onsite canteen and deli bar with daily homemade cakes College wide staff lunches Christmas social event Long service awards Access to counselling/EAP service Eye care vouchers Access to health plan Access to Occupational Health service Family friendly policies Closing Date: 9.00 am on Thursday 8th June Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the morning of Monday 19th June If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Learning Mentor please click apply today, we d love to hear from you! We are committed to Equal Opportunities and positively welcome applications from every section of the community. We particularly welcome applications from male applicants and those from a black and ethnic minority as they are under-represented within the College. The ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English is essential. Sir John Deane s is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore appropriate safeguarding checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made prior to the appointment. We promote the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance and we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitments