Learning Mentor - St Helens, United Kingdom - The Growth Company

The Growth Company

Verified Company

St Helens, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fixed Term Role until 31/07/2024

Key Responsibilities:

Complete comprehensive individual initial diagnostic assessments with learners which will lead to an informed and personalised training and support plan
Deliver one to one intervention at the Training Centres and in the Community to support learners to be able to access the curriculum
Work as part of a team to coordinate and deliver advice, guidance and training interventions that meet the needs of individuals who face barriers in sustaining education
Support learners to develop their English and Maths knowledge and IT skills
To develop learners and help grow their confidence and selfesteem
Support learners to access group learning sessions
Work with colleagues and key partners to build on rather than duplicate the support that individuals have already received from other programmes and interventions, ensuring the support is effectively sequenced and adds considerable value
Work with colleagues to review learners progress and contribute to reviews
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key partners and agencies in order to generate a flow of eligible and appropriate new learners
Proactively challenge and support individuals to ensuring that they remain engaged
Deliver motivational and confidence building activities on an individual or group basis

About You:

Must have a knowledge of education and barriers which learners could face
Awareness of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Good Knowledge of how to support leaners within an education provision
A warm, approachable empathetic style and the ability to establish a rapport and build relationships with learners that support them to achieve their qualification and to progress further into education and/or training
Targetdriven

Requirements:

Ideally working in education, training, guidance, advice & counselling environments
Have experience of working with young people with SEND
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
Ability to identify individuals' needs including learning needs, being able to provide tailored support
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in an outreach capacity, complete visits in the community and lone working if required
Excellent timemanagement and organisational skills
Strong administration Skills; strong accuracy, numeracy and literacy, strong integrity

Applicants must have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you are on the Barred List, it is against the law to be hired for a role that includes regulated activity with the concerned group.

The Growth Company aims to promote a culture of flexibility and agile working.

Going forward we will be transitioning to a culture where full agile working will be a feature of many of our roles.

Reasonable adjustments for interviews, whether virtual or face to face, will be considered.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 7 months

Salary:
Up to £22,000.00 per year

Schedule: