Learning Support Mentor Health & Personal Care

Educated Appointments are delighted to be supporting an Ofsted rated 'GOOD' college, who have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Mentor Health & Personal Care to join our client's Supported Learning team. You will join us on a full-time time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary plus generous staff benefits package. Our client boasts specialist vocational facilities in a range of areas from engineering, construction, science to catering, hospitality and hair and beauty. Main Purpose Our client campus is a really exciting place to work, and as we grow we are looking for caring, personable and empathetic Learning Support Mentors with a real flair for empowering young people to join our Learning Support team. The Supported Learning Department educate and care for our most vulnerable students. Every day is different and LSM’s can be supporting our students in a wide range of subjects that help to promote their confidence, independence, employability and self-reliance. You could be working with students in our college garden, with small animals or doing art, drama, music or wood work skills as well as supporting in cooking lessons and Maths and English. We are ideally seeking candidates who have experience of working in a special education setting or may wish to make the move from primary education or social care. A knowledge of supporting students working at Entry level and gathering evidence via RARPA would be an advantage. Responsibilities * Support students with a range of learning difficulties and other disabilities. * Enable reasonable adjustments to help students to engage. * Mentor students and encourage them to remain on task. * Model skills so that the student can understand the tasks. * Assist with Personal Care and health needs. * Promote our college values. What we are looking for in our ideal candidate: * GCSE English grade C / 4 or equivalent - or willing to work towards gaining this qualification * Happy to undergo relevant training * Enjoy working across college faculties i.e. supporting students on a variety of course. * Have recent and demonstrable experience of working with people with special education needs (desirable, but not essential) * A positive ‘can do’ attitude, sensitive to others needs, patient and reliable * A team player yet also able to work independently * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. These LSM opportunities would either suit someone looking for a new, more flexible role within learning support where they are only working term-time and/or someone keen to transfer existing skills, such as from the care sector, and build a career in supported learning. Full training and support provided for our Learning Support Mentor roles. Company Benefits * Generous holiday leave entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays and Christmas closure * Generous pension scheme – employer contribution 28.68% * Discounted rates on Apple products * Free gym membership option and discounted classes * Discounted rates on college courses * BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services * Free on-site car parking * Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores * On site restaurants, retail, and coffee outlets * Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme * Staff Development opportunities