To provide personalised support and mentoring for individuals and/or small groups of learners with SEND and/or barriers to their learning. Whereas an understanding of working with learners who have barriers to learning is advantageous for this post, a willingness to engage with in-house training programmes and a strong interest in this area of work is considered more important.The person appointed will be required to work as part of a team developing and delivering high quality mentoring that empowers independence and develops sustainable skills for future progression. You would be supported by the team and would be expected to engage fully with the day-to-day advice and guidance offered by the team as well as more formal training provided by the college. KEY TASKS AND DUTIES The person appointed will be part of a strong and dedicated specialist team, responsible to an identified line manager with the Learning Support Area and ultimately to the Assistant Principal within the Faculty of Inclusive Practice for the following:• To deliver support to learners who require a Trauma informed approach under the guidance of SEND specialist practitioners. This would be dependent on learners’ learning needs.• To be an emotionally available adult who will support learners to regulate their emotions both in college and out in the community.• To contribute to developing the college’s specialist model of practice, ensuring appropriate and high-quality mentoring and guidance for learners with SEMH.• To understand the importance of engaging with outside agencies and otherprofessionals such as CAMHS (Children Adolescence Mental Health Service), YOS (Youth Offending Service), Social Workers & NEET workers.• To work on an individual basis with learners both within the college and the wider community under the guidance of Specialist Practitioners and in accordance with their individual learning aspirations.• To liaise with parents and respect and value their views as they are uniquely placed to advise on their young person and are therefore a valuable resource for the Prevocational team.• To aid in the production/creation of individualised learner profiles/support plans e.g. Social Communication and Interaction; Independence; Anxiety management; Emotional regulation and access to the community.• To work collaboratively with curriculum, support workers and specialist teams within the college and to actively contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).• To be competent with the use of technology and associated programmes and software and be proficient utilising these with learners.• To ensure that Health and Safety Regulations and all other policies and procedures in place are always complied with.• To carry out other such duties and undertake all relevant training opportunities as required and as are commensurate with the grade of post. GENERIC DUTIES In addition to the requirements of the post above, all members of the academic staff are required:• Complete all associated organisation/administrative work. • Keep and maintain specified records. • Place, prepare, develop and evaluate courses and course materials. • Assist with administration, enrolment, pre-enrolment and identification of customer requirements.• Participate in Programme/School/College/External activities as requested, including parents’ evenings/Open Evenings.• Participate and undertake Staff Appraisal and in-service training based on an assessment of individual service needs.• Meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the College’s Health & Safety Procedures.• Be prepared to operate on a flexible year as required; members of the academic staff will normally be expected to work not more than two evenings per week on average.• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the grade of the appointment.• Complying with Information Security requirements, in line with Weston College policy.