Learning Mentor (Oasis)
Reference: REQ001112
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £24,588.00 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: Up to £19,149.37 (if working 35 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Working Hours: Up to 35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year
SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud) is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
* Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
* Competitive Pension Schemes - access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
* Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays - 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
* Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
* Extensive professional development with ongoing support for personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
* Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices.
* Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme, and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
* Free Annual Eye test.
* All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
* Staff have access and support to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
* Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School).
* Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
* Subsidised onsite catering services including Starbucks Coffee.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
* To foster an individualised approach to supporting learners to engage with learning and gain qualifications.
* To use appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage anxiety and behaviour.
* To support learners at unstructured times to interact with others and access SGS Stroud Campus facilities as appropriate.
* To support learners to develop a pathway plan that includes Independent Living Skills, preparing for adulthood, and accessing the local community.
* To work collaboratively with teaching staff and others to support learner progress.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications:
* Maths & English qualifications at GCSE grade 4 or above or L2 standard.
* If an applicant does not have the above, they must commit to working towards these qualifications.
This role will remain open until filled.
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed.
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and any offer of employment will be subject to several conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references.
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