Job Description
Job Title: Learning Support Mentor -Maths support
Reports to: Assistant Head SENDCO
Terms and conditions: Term-time only, fixed term until July 2027
If you are interested in this role you will need to complete an application form. Please contact [email protected] and she will send you one. Thanks.
Responsibilities of the post:
The Learning Support Mentor’s (LSM) main role is to provide 1:1 and group support and mentoring for learners at the Centre. Duties will also include supporting the learning sessions and delivering specific programmes and activities to assist the learners’ individual learning needs. The LSM will be responsible for implementing the targets on the learner’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with teaching staff and the SENDCo.
Responsibilities: As an LSM
● Develop a professional relationship with learners to ensure they are supported during their time with Red Balloon;
● Ensure learners are appropriately supervised at all times;
● Record progress through Red Balloon processes, systems and other agreed on assessment and tracking tools in order to effectively monitor progress;
● Participate in outings and trips with the Red Balloon community;
● Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure learners receive high-quality support and input to facilitate individual progression;
● Consult with each learner in order to identify their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences to assist with their learning.
● Hold mentor meetings with learners and record outcomes and progress
● Participate in a range of activities with our young people
● Regularly assess the effectiveness of the wellbeing activities and adapt/change where necessary.
As a Red Balloon Employee
● Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure young people receive high-quality support and input to facilitate individual progression.
● Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and commit to its policies and philosophy.
● Ensure all work performed/ duties undertaken must be carried out in accordance with Red Balloon philosophy, and government legislation.
● Be flexible in role duties, and carry out any other duties commensurate with the position that falls within the general scope of the job, as requested by Red Balloon’s leadership team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
· Experience in supporting young people and their families
Essential
· Professional qualifications, training or experience in supporting young people regarding their wellbeing or education
Desirable
· Experience of supporting young people with additional needs, for example, Autism, ADHD or SEMH
Desirable
· Exceptional IT and Administration skills (Microsoft Office)
Essential
· Strong academic record to include a minimum GSCE Grade C or equivalent in Maths, English, Science and/or IT .
Essential
Attributes and personal qualities
● Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
● Ability to understand curriculum content and make it accessible to our learners.
● Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
● Passion to go above and beyond to support our learners achieve their potential.
● Suitable to work with young people, to include an enhanced DBS check.
Red Balloon staff commitment
● Safeguard and promote the welfare of our young people;
● Abide by the philosophy and practice of Red Balloon;
● Foster good working relationships with colleagues across Red Balloon Educational Trust;
● Attend staff meetings and in-service training (INSET);
● Provide feedback to colleagues, commissioners and parents/carers as required;
● Undertake professional development.
Role performance indicators
● Positive, collaborative, and responsive working relationships with colleagues, parents, commissioners, and other stakeholders both within and outside RBET.
● 360 feedbacks from line manager and colleagues.
Pay: From £26,436.00 per year
Work Location: In person
