Learning Mentor - Leicestershire

Location Leicestershire
Contract Type flexible hours, term time
Reports to Support Coordinator

Overall purpose of role

To support learners across a range of courses in-class in adapting to the academic demands of Further Education. These learners will have a specific learning difficulty or disability which may include Dyslexia, Autism and ADHD. The support provided by a successful candidate includes providing notetaking in lessons, developing learner organisational skills, and support with practical aspects of study such as using the library.

The learner may also need mobility, orientation, sighted assistance and access support on and around campus, if this is the case it is your role to provide this support. Under no circumstances is it your job to provide personal care for your learner, your role is purely academic.

The learner may also be carrying out field work in varying weather conditions, as part of their course, you may be working outside with learners studying agriculture and animal management courses.

There are also further work opportunities in Job Coaching and specialist notetaking support with The Learning Support Centre. This work will be discussed at interview, please see job descriptions on our website.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English, C Grade and Above
  • Educated or Studied at Degree level or equivalent

Experience

  • Experience in supporting disabled people or people with Specific Learning Differences in education and/or in the workplace
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