Learning Mentor

Teaching vacancies, Withycombe Raleigh, East Devon

Learning Mentor

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Teaching vacancies, Withycombe Raleigh, East Devon

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a3eddc9ce28245ea8f864b4eba0cea2d

Full Job Description

  • Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the SEND department.
  • Attending to the welfare and personal care of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
  • Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes.
  • Supporting identified students in class, in withdrawal groups, or a combination of the two.
  • Implementing literacy/numeracy programmes.
  • Assisting with the planning cycle for students.
  • Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the teacher/department.
  • Support the teacher by:
  • Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
  • Assisting with the planning of learning activities on a regular basis, primarily for students in withdrawal groups.
  • Monitoring responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement and progress as directed.
  • Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on achievement, progress, problems etc for both withdrawal group students and students supported in class.
  • Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy.
  • Being aware of students' progress/achievement/difficulties and reporting these to the teacher.
  • Undertaking student record keeping as requested.
  • Being aware of/working within planned learning activities.
  • Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual students.
  • Working with the teacher in managing student behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate.
  • Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participating in feedback sessions with parents.
  • Administering routine tests/exams.
  • Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying where required.
  • Supporting students by:
  • Supervising and providing support for students, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
  • Adapting learning activities by modifying approaches and materials to meet the needs of pupils.
  • Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
  • Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Encouraging pupils to interact effectively with others and to engage in activities.
  • Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence.
  • Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
  • Attending to the students'personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
  • Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
  • Support the curriculum by:
  • Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
  • Some preparation of resources to meet the learning activities; maintaining and using these resources and assisting pupils in their use.
  • Supporting students to follow and understand instructions.
  • Supporting students in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed.
  • Supporting students using ICT as directed.
  • Preparing equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting students in their use.
  • Support the College by:
  • Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  • Ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the College.
  • Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
  • Attending relevant meetings as required.
  • Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
  • Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of college activities as required.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as may be required.
  • What the school offers its staff
  • Clear Meetings and CPD calendar published at the start of the year- meetings are never added without considered notice.
  • Centralised resources and planning - To help with the workload and wellbeing of staff.
  • Staff Voice - Through surveys and feedback forms.
  • On site parking - Free of charge on both of our sites.
  • Gym - Free of charge for all staff wishing to use our on-site gym, containing state-of-the-art equipment. Staff are offered hours to use the gym when students are unable to access.
  • Childcare - We offer an on-site nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years (more details can be found on the Nursery Page of our Website,Happy Days.
  • Child unwell days- To support families, we offer child unwell days.
  • Discounts- Staff can access discounts for local business, they can also apply for a Totum Card and Blue Light Card
  • Employee Assist Programme-The College purchases an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), run by an organisation specialising in providing support to the education sector, which provides staff with: access to a 24-hour confidential helpline, counselling for you and your family,financial and legal advice, support for managers.
  • Flu Jab Contribution - We contribute towards the cost for all staff not eligible to receive the Flu Jab.
  • Bike to Work Scheme - The College offers a cycle to work scheme that is open to all contracted staff. For more information, see Bike to Work.
  • Excellent Pension Schemes - For both Teaching and Support Staff.
  • Long Service Days - For support staff at 10, 15 and 20 years of service.