Support Mentor (LDD) - Supported Learning - CS11155

This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £14,404.39 - £14,598.10 per annum.

If you are not local, we can help you get to our Moreton Morrell College, please visit the following page for more information: https://wcg.ac.uk/page/212/transport-to-moreton-morrell-college

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

Protection of Children and Young Persons

Any offers of appointment will be conditional and subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory employment references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Background to the Post

The main purpose of the post is to support and mentor students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities within their learning programmes. The majority of time will be spent with students within a variety of settings, including classroom, workshops and practical areas. The students are undertaking individualised study programmes which include Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA) and may also lead to vocational qualifications.

The post holder will report to the Support Coordinator within the Curriculum area.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide support in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom and
some personal care as directed by the Head of Department / Line manager.
2. To assist the lecturer/instructor with the preparation and maintenance of materials
or activities for named student use.
3. To provide support on a 1:1 or small group basis as directed by the
Instructor/Lecturer to ensure individual needs are met.
4. To use strategies that empower and promote positive behaviours for independent
learning.
5. Contribute to record keeping including logging details of students' progress and
performance on ProMonitor.
6. To support students to access transport at the beginning and end of the day.
7. To work closely with the Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that individual
student targets are being monitored and reviewed.
8. In conjunction with the Personal Learning Adviser, make contact with parents,
either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.
9. To attend department team meetings and undertake training and development as
required. This will include College core training and the departmental mandatory
Team Teach training.
10. To accompany and support students during work experience placements,
and/or trips, residential's, both on and off site if appropriate.
11. Contribute to student reports as requested.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

• A good general education to level 2.


• Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• The ability to work flexibly as a member of the team.


• Good IT skills.


• Excellent communication skills.


• The willingness to undertake staff training as applicable, including mandatory

Team Teach training.

• Previous experience of working with young people.


Desirable Attainments:


• GCSE Grade 4 (Grade C) or above in English and Mathematics or Functional

Skills Level 2, or equivalent.

• Previous experience of supporting/mentoring young people with Special

Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND).

Essential Skills and Knowledge:


• Supportive, positive and non-judgemental attitude.


• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.


• Good administrative and record keeping skills.


• Be able to respond effectively to the student's individual needs.


• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.


• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.


Desirable Skills and Knowledge:


• Previous experience of working in Further Education.


• An understanding of Educational Health and Care Plans.


• Ability to motivate students to reach targets sets.


• The ability to support students to display positive behaviours.

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