The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Learning Mentor 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.
About EDC
There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.? East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region.? Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.
The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.
East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
More information about the College can be found on our website.