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Working Days & Times: Monday 9-12.30, Tuesday 9-4.0, and Wednesday 9-12.30 (total of 14 hours).
Salary: Minimum Pounds, Maximum Pounds.
Description:
Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. Our strong values are centred around our learners – impacting over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.
We are looking for an experienced Learning Support Advisor/Mentor who can support learners with additional learning needs. This is a unique role for 3 days a week working within a Military Academy. Knowledge and experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) is essential. If you are passionate about making a real difference to young people, contact us.
Role Information:
* Provide structured support using a range of effective interventions (as per their EHCP Plan) within a class and/or outdoor setting.
* Aid access to the full range of learning experiences and provide modified materials as required (e.g., worksheets, games, visual prompt cards, etc.).
* Provide positive reinforcements, praise, and emotional support to learners.
* Advise and support Tutors with making necessary adjustments for Learners with learning support needs.
* Ensure Learning Support Plans and contact logs are updated accurately and timely.
* Work as part of the team to ensure that the well-being and personal development of the Learner enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
* Agree learning support aims and interventions with the learner and set these out in the Learning Support Plan.
* Provide regular feedback to the SENCo and, where necessary, relevant outside agencies about any pupil’s difficulties and progress.
* Contribute to the Learners' annual review by writing a brief report and attending the meeting.
* Foster links with External Agencies and Carers.
* Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with learners and support interaction between them.
* Attend in-service training and relevant meetings to keep up to date with developments.
* Carry out tasks and responsibilities under the direction of the SENCo.
GENERIC DUTIES:
* Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
* Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
* Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
* Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
* Provide learners, customers, and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance as part of your everyday role.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team at 01388 777129 or Workforus@Learningcurvegroup.co.uk.
Working Flexibly:
If the working hours, days, or times don't quite meet your needs, please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.
Essential Criteria:
* Minimum of 2 years experience working with Post 16 Learners.
* Knowledge and experience of working with Post 16 learners with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP).
* GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
* NVQ3 or equivalent as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning.
* Knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural, and physical needs of Learners.
* Training in aspects of SEN, i.e., ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, SEMH, etc.
* Calm and patient attitude.
Why work for Learning Curve Group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work! Although we have some great benefits, our biggest perk is the incredible People & Culture we have created. Don't just take our word for it, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me.
In addition to working for a company that has been listed as one of the top 100 companies to work for for the last five years, you'll have access to the following benefits:
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
* Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year.
* Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years.
* Healthcare Scheme.
* Home & Tech schemes.
* Enhanced Family Leave.
* Paid Volunteer day each year.
* Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month.
* Student / Teacher Discount.
* Uniform.
HEAD OFFICE PERKS:
These perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space:
* Electric Car charging points.
* Free fruit, Coffee, and Tea.
* Onsite Shower.
* Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Halo Code:
Learning Curve Group stands against hair discrimination in the workplace and champions the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles.
Disability Confident Leader:
We understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.
Armed Forces Covenant Gold:
12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces, and we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Recruitment Checks:
The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. We will also carry out adverse media checks and a DBS check.
Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role unless you are barred from working with children or adults.
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