Learning Mentor

Carry out the duties of a Student Support Mentor determined by the School and with regard to the LA/DFE guidelines. Keeping an attendance register of students for every session and following up absence when necessary. Careful planning to ensure maximum engagement from some disaffected students. Preparing and developing coaching and learning support materials. Contributing fully to the departmental team. Keeping appropriate records and plans. Participating in all appropriate meetings. Mentor an agreed group of students through a planned programme of activity and tutorials. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student progress through an analysis of key behaviour data, for example G4S and ensure Intervention to suit to the needs of the Child. In conjunction with the pastoral team, develop and maintain regular contact with families/carers of children, to keep them informed of the child’s needs and progress, and to secure positive family support and involvement. Develop individual action plans for students as requested. Follow weekly timetables to accommodate cohorts of students. Use a variety of strategies and student activities to enhance academic acquisition, self-confidence and self- esteem in order to assist progress through the curriculum. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc. including reporting all concerns to line manager. Contribute to the overall aims of the School. Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities / grade of the post as defined. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and abilities at all times during the discharge of their duties: Work using their own initiative to demonstrate the ability to solve unexpected or new problems in a methodical, efficient manner seeking support and assistance where appropriate. To build relationships with students to ensure maximum impact in sessions. Work well as part of a team supporting team members in times of absence or heavy workloads. To develop good behaviour management boundaries with students from the start of employment. Keep up to date with pertinent information and local initiatives. Respond to feedback, passing on knowledge and techniques to others. Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills. Deal with conflicting demands and work flexibly, possessing the ability to prioritise