Learning Mentor

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 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.