Learning Support Mentor

*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the permanent post of Learning Support Mentor, who will have experience, drive and enthusiasm to provide a high-quality learning support experience for our students whilst also being relentlessly encouraging and empathetic.

Learning Support Department at Notre Dame

At Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College we are extremely proud of all our students’ achievements, especially the individual progression that they each make in their time with us.

Our aim is to offer a ‘World Class Catholic Education’ by providing outstanding care, support and outcomes for each individual student. The Learning Support team provides a range of person-centred interventions, for a range of learners, including those who do not have learning needs but do need support to manage the high demands in their courses.

In the Learning Support Department, we support students who have an EHCP, have high needs and a variety of learning needs including ASD, ADHD and Dyslexia needs, a learning difficulty or disability such as visual impairment or hearing impairment, and may have social, emotional and mental health needs. Learning support mentors also work with students who need additional support in specific study skills, time and task management and revision techniques. Students are offered one to one support sessions weekly, individually, in small groups, or supported on-course. The support we provide will enable our learners to more fully access the educational opportunities offered by the College and to become independent learners, ready for their future pathway.

The department provides a highly skilled and professional approach whilst also being supportive and approachable. The strong emphasis on encouraging a positive co-operation between staff and students while maintaining a business-like approach to work, has seen the development of a very strong reputation for cross-college support with significant numbers of students engaging with the department at some point in their journey at Notre Dame.

MAIN DUTIES:

To support the college’s commitment to inclusivity and achievement for all by providing appropriate learning support for students. Duties include planning and preparation of learning plans and materials where required, having regard for confidentiality and Data Protection issues and maintaining student records and college systems to comply with internal and external requirements. 

 A Learning Support Mentor have an assigned intervention timetable, leading small group interventions, one-to-one learning support sessions and in class/on programme support to assist students in overcoming learning barriers. Learning support mentors write personalised learning plans and individual student profiles to be shared with teaching staff.

Learning support mentors are also allocated as Key Workers for identified EHCP or high needs students, liaising with parents and teachers, and contributing to Annual Reviews and meeting statutory requirements, as well as meeting for a learning support session with the student. 

Learning support mentors participate in enrolment, enrichment, interviews and transition events for students, as well as supporting the departments need for invigilation during internal and external exams.

The additional plus days will require being available on college enrolment to support new students’ learning needs.     

Further information including the full job description and person spec can be found in the post description (detailed in the Applicant Information pack).

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 07 January 2025.

It is intended that interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check. Further information regarding our safeguarding practices, including our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We would appreciate no speculative enquiries from employment agencies at this stage.