Our client are a leading Further Education College group, with sites located across the Midlands region. Recently rated by Ofsted as “Good” overall, the College have a number of exciting opportunities available.

All staff have access to comprehensive training programmes, with unrivalled progression. On top of this, a very generous employee benefit programme is offered to all staff, including; free onsite gyms, cycle to work schemes, discounted hair and beauty treatments onsite, leadership and management training, free college courses, free parking and a comprehensive annual leave package.

Job Details:

The main purpose of this Specialist Learning Mentor post is to work with students with Autism Spectrum Conditions within their learning programme and help them towards achieving independence and reach their potential.

The Specialist Learning Mentor's time will be spent with the identified student/s in a mentoring capacity both in the classroom/workshop/practical environment and 1:1 mentoring outside of taught sessions. There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks relating to recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* To provide support 1:1 in-class, or mentoring support outside the classroom as directed by the SEN Team Leader/ASC Specialist Support Lead.

* To assist the class lecturer with the preparation/ adaptation of materials or activities for named student's use.

* To actively promote and support independent learning, particularly through the use of technologies.

* To be a key worker for designated student/s to help reach their outcomes as stated in their EHCP.

* To support the Specialist Support Lead in the EHCP Annual Review Process.

* To work closely with the personal tutor/Personal Learning Adviser to ensure that the individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.

* With knowledge/permission of personal tutor/ Personal Learning Adviser/SEN Team Leader/Specialist Support Lead, make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.

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

* To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings.

* To undertake training and development as required including Team Teach.

* To train and act as invigilator and/ or Human Support (Reader, Scribe, Prompt) in exams.

* To accompany and support the student during work experience placements, and/or trips, if appropriate.

* To undertake administrative duties which will include keeping their own records, completing ProMonitor records, updating tutors with student progress reports and completing regular student support/progress reviews.

* Work collaboratively with College staff to produce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, and Medical Protocols and support the completion of exam access arrangements and Medical Protocols.

The Candidate:

We are looking to speak to candidates who meet the below criteria:

* A good general education, to the equivalent of a level 2 (including English and maths)

* Excellent communication skills

* Good IT skills

* Previous experience of working with young people

* Supportive, positive, and non-judgemental

* Strong administration skills

Any previous experience of supporting/mentoring young people with Autism and/or working in a College setting would be advantageous, but not essential for this role.

The position is to start ASAP and we have immediate interview slots available.

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