Achieving Learning Mentor Apprentice
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Company: Biddenham International School and Sports College
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Location: Bedford, MK40 4AZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Education
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Ref: VAC-11797
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Application Deadline Date: 12/05/2019
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Start Date: 27/05/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday (40 hours)
Brief Description
The Achievement Learning Mentor will be working within a fully inclusive Sanctuary based at Biddenham International School. The purpose of the role will be to play an active part in the tutoring of students on a 1-1 basis or small group basis.
Qualifications Required
▪ GCSE English and Maths at A*- C (9-4) or equivalent.
Personal Qualities
▪ Ability to demonstrate patience, tact and diplomacy at all times
▪ Able to keep information confidential
Skills Required
▪ A calm and patient attitude
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, listening, oral and non-verbal)
▪ Ability to multi-task ▪ Flexible attitude to working.
Training to be Provided
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
•Child and young person development
•Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
•Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
•Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
You will gain the following qualifications:
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate
Plus…
•Employment Rights and Responsibilities
•Equality & Diversity NCFE Level 2 Certificate
•Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
•English, Maths and ICT qualifications if required.
Future Prospects
The potential of a full time position within the school
Vacancy Detail
The Achievement Learning Mentor will be working within a fully inclusive Sanctuary based at Biddenham International School. The purpose of the role will be to play an active part in the tutoring of students on a 1-1 basis or small group basis.
▪ To support students referred to the Sanctuary with their studies on a one-to-one and small group basis.
▪ To liaise with subject staff regarding student work, feedback and progress.
▪ Tracking and monitoring progress of students.
▪ Assist with administrative tasks as requested by the Sanctuary Manager.
▪ Oversee the Centre when the centre manager is out of the office. Assist students who may struggle in the mainstream classroom.
▪ Support students in their transition back to mainstream lessons.
▪ Analyse data supplied to the Centre.
▪ Contribute to the positive ethos of an inclusive environment.
▪ Contribute to a supportive, studious and structured working environment for students.
▪ Attend open evenings and other school functions, as required.
▪ Attend both team and staff meetings.
▪ Assist in the running of a student mentoring scheme.
▪ To work with the school Curriculum Group, Heads of Year and Heads of Department in the identification of those students requiring support.
▪ In co-operation with the subject teacher, prepare resources to enable the students to better access the curriculum
▪ To ensure that equality of opportunity, race equality, diversity and inclusion inform the implementation of duties/responsibilities.
▪ To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.
▪ To attend school INSET and further training sessions to develop knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil the role.
Other Information
This is a term time only role.