Learning Outreach Mentor (0.6FTE)
- Recruiter
- Plumpton College
- Location
- Plumpton, Lewes
- Salary
- £18,004 - £20,283 (pro rata) per annum
- Posted
- 13 May 2021
- Closes
- 17 May 2021
- Subject Area
- Special Needs and Supported Learning
- Job Level
- Trainer / Assessor / Verifier, Tutor
- Job Function
- Academic Support, Student Services / Recruitment
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Part Time
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team on a part -time basis, working 3 days per week on a full-time fixed term contract basis (until July 2022). Working closely with our Head of Inclusive Learning and Development the successful candidate will adopt innovative approaches to support young people transition back into education and take next steps to Further Education.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with 14-19 years old with or without an Education Healthcare Plan (EHCP) that have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including; SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Difficulties, and/or Specific Learning difficulties. As an Outreach Mentor, you will be expected to develop a good rapport with young people in order to support them effectively at home or on site with transition. You will, therefore, need to have an excellent understanding of SEND, be enthusiastic and proactive and have strong behaviour management skills.
Whether you’re a qualified teacher, unqualified teacher, higher level teaching assistant (HLTA), teaching assistant (TA), home tutor, learning mentor or support worker, we’d like to hear from you.
As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 efficiency closure days at Christmas, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, free on-site parking and additional staff benefits.
Plumpton College has been on an upward curve in terms of quality and curriculum development for the last four years, and we’ve developed a national reputation for our progressive approach. We achieve and maintain consistently impressive student outcomes, offer a broad, innovative curriculum and our student numbers have increased. We also have a perfect natural environment and outstanding facilities. Apply now! What are you waiting for?
For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th May at 9.00am
Interviews will be held: Thursday 20th May 2021