Job Purpose
* Provide learning mentor support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, emotional and behavioral needs who are on mainstream or discrete courses.
* Assist in the implementation of detailed assessments and monitoring and review of support strategies.
* Carry out instructions from the Learning Support Co-ordinator and liaise on a day-to-day basis with teaching staff responsible for the courses involved.
* Participate in continuous professional development and training that will enhance personal growth and the work of the division.
Accountabilities
* Escort and assist students, including those with mobility difficulties, to get into and around the college and to meet a range of personal care needs (e.g., toileting, feeding) in accordance with individual support plans.
* Accompany students on curriculum-related visits (e.g., work experience, residential). Act as an advocate and encourage self-advocacy. Actively encourage students to be independent.
* Relay student concerns and issues to teaching staff and departmental managers.
* Support, scribe, and read for students; support transition into and progression at the program's end.
* Assist with detailed individual assessment of student needs in line with the college or departmental procedures.
* Devise and implement support strategies with senior departmental staff and other college professionals around individual students or groups to overcome their barriers to learning.
* Help with the follow-up of student attendance problems and assist teaching staff and departmental managers in identifying reasons for poor attendance and student retention.
* Liaise with the Learning Mentor Coordinator or authorized deputy on a regular basis; attend learning mentor team meetings and key worker meetings regularly. Liaise with other professionals in the care of the individual students.
General
* Understand and adhere to college Health and Safety policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation.
* Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.
* Potential travel to other locations to attend meetings and meet with teams when required.
* Take appropriate responsibility for PREVENT and the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults.
PLEASE NOTE: For further information regarding this role, please contact Brook Street Social Care - Newcastle branch.
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