Learning Mentor Job Description
We are recruiting for an amazing alternative provision in Plymouth who work with students who have temporarily or permanently been excluded from mainstream education. As a Learning Mentor, you will be a positive role model figure to the students and support them with life skills and learning inside and outside of the classroom.
About the School
The school provides a personalized thematic curriculum designed to re-engage students into education. Pupils have a high level of support with a 1:1 learning mentor. The aim is that the pupil can return to education with better personal skills and strategies to support them.
The package each pupil receives is designed to support them and their family to stabilise and be better equipped to regulate behaviour and engage in academic learning. The total number of pupils at any one time is 10.
The Role
You will be supporting students on a full-time basis, engaging them in their work by going through worksheets in main subjects such as maths, English, science, and art. You will also support students on outdoor learning activities, which make up around 50% of the school curriculum.
You need to be able to drive with access to a vehicle, and may be asked to pick up students from their home. Pay will be between £85 and £110 per day.
Training and Support
You will be given a full training programme with support in CPI de-escalation and LOTC (learning outside of the classroom) training alongside health and safety and first aid.
This is a contracted opportunity within the school, and you will have regular working hours from 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday.