Job Description

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 People Services Department.

This role is pro rata. The salary you will be receiving is 10,761.97 - 11,488.04 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory 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.

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BACKGROUND TO THE POST

The role of the Specialist Learning Mentor - Mental Health is to provide individual, personal support for a named student on a one-to-one basis. This could be within a mentoring session that will support and enable the student to access the curriculum for example, provide wellbeing check-ins, a chance to discuss any concerns related to college and to develop strategies to manage access to their curriculum.

The main purpose of this post is to support the named student within their learning programme and help them towards being an independent learner.

The student needs will have been identified in an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or through a referral from the Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health. The majority of your time will be spent with the identified student in a 1-1 mentoring situation. This could be Face-Face, via Google Meet, email or phone call. Occasionally you may be required to support in class.

There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks, for example, recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement.

This post reports directly to the Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide mentoring support outside the classroom (occasionally, in-class) or as directed by the Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health for named students. This could be via Google Meet, phone call or in a 1-1 situation,

To inform, support and share information with the relevant PLA/class lecturer/SEN Team. For example, writing an Inclusion Report with suggested strategies and updating internal systems such as Pro monitor.

To actively promote and support independent learning.

To support the Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health to develop, deliver and promote cross college staff training.

To update Inclusion Reports, Pro-Monitor and contribute to student EHCP Annual Reviews and targets.

To work closely with the academic tutor, Personal Learning Adviser and Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health to ensure that the identified students' targets are being monitored and reviewed.

To inform and maintain regular communication concerning student progress with the identified student's curriculum area, including personal tutor and Personal Learning Advisor.

With knowledge and permission from the personal tutor or Personal Learning Adviser or Specialist Support Lead - Mental Health to make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.

To act as a trouble-shooter and work with the students to ensure they meet deadlines and catch up on any missed work.

To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings if necessary.

To undertake training and development as required which may include Team-teach

To undertake administrative duties which will include keeping student records, completing My Concerns, and updating tutors with student progress.

To develop resources which can be used with students and disseminated to staff throughout WCG.

Work collaboratively with College staff to produce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans and Medical Protocols.

To attend and actively take part in team meetings.

To contribute to student reports and reviews.

To support in making referrals to the student counsellors or external agencies

To support with planning mental health events throughout the year

To attend college delivered 'Teaching Essentials' 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).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

? A qualification relevant to Mental Health at Level 2 minimum

? GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or Level 2 Equivalent qualification.

? Previous experience of supporting young people with Mental Health Issues.

? Good IT skills.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

? Previous experience of working in Further Education

? Previous experience of supporting students with Mental Health.

? A qualification in SEN and / or ASC

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

? Excellent communication skills.

? Ability to motivate students to reach targets sets.

? Commitment to a high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.

? Supportive, positive and non-judgemental attitude.

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

? Good administrative and record keeping skills.

? To undertake staff training as applicable and including mandatory Team Teach training.

? Be flexible and very responsive in approach to teaching styles and methods.

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

? Work to deadlines set.

? 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,493.00-25,078.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of supporting young people with Mental Health Issues? Do you have GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or Level 2 Equivalent qualification?
Work Location: In person