Learning Support Mentor

Learning Support Mentor (Level 1 - 4)

Alternative provision - Full time, Term Time Only

£18,000 - £24,000 after pro rata deductions (39 weeks a year - full time equivalent = £24,000 - £32,000) + 5 weeks holiday pay

Mon Fri 9:30am 4pm

Level 1 - 4 and Team Leader roles available

Package & Benefits:

Term time only

Pro rata salary (39 weeks but paid for the full year)

Genuine growth opportunities within the business

A warm and welcoming people culture

Free onsite parking

The Learning Support Mentorwill play a crucial role in supporting and empowering students to build their confidence, engage in the AP programme, develop essential life skills, and achieve personal growth. By providing mentorship, guidance, and individualised support, the Mentor helps students overcome barriers to learning and transition successfully into their next stage of education or employment.

The successful Mentor will create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters social inclusion, resilience, and the unlocking of each student's potential. Through the delivery of tailored sessions in core subjects, personal development, and vocational and non-vocational courses, the Mentor empowers students to prepare for the next step in their journey.

Role responsibilities

- Thoroughly understand each Student's background, needs, and support plans by reading and comprehending referral information, Education & Health Care Plans, behaviour logs, and reports from other professionals, and maintaining constant communication with these stakeholders.

- Plan and deliver engaging and enriching 1:1 mentoring/support sessions, including sourcing relevant resources and activities, and record these on Navigators systems.

- Provide support for Students in English, maths, and other subject areas, in liaison with teachers, Team leader, and other relevant staff.

- Keep teaching staff updated on any issues with the educational element and inform them of Student progress.

- Plan and deliver a wide range of enrichment activities that promote learning, good behaviour, and the improvement and development of social skills and well-being, and record these on Navigators systems.

- Work with management to ensure a smooth transition and induction for new Students, including a 2-week review of the placement.

- Assist with the induction of new Students when necessary.

- Record Student attendance within 15 minutes of the set pick-up time and inform the team leader immediately of any non-attendance.

- Liaise with the team leader, teachers, and senior management, keeping them informed about the Students being mentored/supported.

- Attend all Navigators team and other relevant meetings, and completing all CPD training.

- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and termly records on Students, including planned activities, whereabouts, and the impact of the intervention, and provide regular written reports.

- Maintain and keep up to date all student Risk Assessments and Students Passports

- Consistently promote Navigators' successes, including through the website and social media channels.

Safeguarding

The Learning Mentor has a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all Students. They are responsible for:

Being alert and aware of Student whereabouts, especially during unstructured times of the day

Immediately informing the team leader, senior management, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead of any concerns related to the Students being mentored/supported

Reporting any safeguarding issues using CPOMS.

The Learning Mentor must demonstrate a strong commitment to child protection and the policies and procedures for safeguarding Students.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate a growth mindset and self-belief

Show a caring and empathetic personality

Be resourceful, engaging, innovative, and creative

Exhibit a strong commitment to the philosophy and ethos of Navigators

Possess excellent personal organisational skills

Be a great team player

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent English and maths abilities

Proficient in using technology and digital tools

Knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures

Essential

Possess a full driving license and a car, as travel to different areas to pick up Students before the start of their session is essential (business insurance is required)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent English and maths abilities

Proficient in using technology and digital tools

Knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures

Desirable

1+ years' experience working with young people in an educational, social, or sports coaching setting

Grade 4 / C or above in English and maths

Behaviours and Attitude

Demonstrate our Values. Passion, Performance, Trust, Respect

Actively promote and exemplify our APs values in all interactions with students and staff.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with students, patience, empathy, and effective communication skills are essential.

A collaborative mindset, able to work as part of a team while also being self-motivated to take initiative when necessary.

Commitments to Child protection and ensuring the well-being all our students.

Declarations

We aim to create and maintain a safe environment and community where all young people and adults feel safe, secure and valued. We work hard to create strong relationships and show a commitment to safeguarding all young people.

Our work is classified as Regulated Activity as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA). This role will include regular contact with Children 121 or group setting. This includes those that could be classified as vulnerable and both an understanding of and experience in adhering to UK safeguarding legislation is required.

Further information relating to our Safeguarding, Child Protection, Ex-offender or Safer Recruitment policies are available upon request.

All applications are assessed on an individual basis in relation to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

This post will require the successful candidate to complete our Disclosure Barring Service, Vulnerable Child and Adult register checks as well as reference checks. We may also carry out additional online searches such as social media as part of the selection process