Ilearn Mentor Apprentice; Level 3

About The Role

Fixed Term contract for 18 months (duration of the apprenticeship). You will undertake an 18 month apprenticeship to achieve a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

• Under 18 years - £15,144 per annum
• 18‑20 years - £19,871 per annum
• 21+ years - £23,555 per annum

We are the Independent Learning (iLearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students in developing their independent learning skills and achieving personal goals.

We are looking for an iLearn mentor to join our team as a mentor who plays an integral role in delivering sessions and 1‑2‑1 sessions to students.

We are seeking someone who can connect with students and provide the best possible service to support their learning and independence. The impact of the mentors on campus is paramount in supporting students, coaching tutors, teachers and curriculum.

• Plan and deliver engaging workshops and support sessions (both face‑to‑face and online) on topics within the independent learning skills menu.
• Create high‑quality, simple‑to‑use learning resources, induction materials, and guides to help students learn.
• Prepare activities and training sessions that are appropriate and relevant to learner needs.
• Support students in small groups and 1‑2‑1s to develop their independent learning, digital, and general study skills.
• Actively promote the development of independent learning skills alongside English and maths skills for all students.
• Effectively manage a caseload of students, scheduling appointments via 121 and monitoring their progress using feedback forms and internal systems (Pro Mon, Navigate).
• Help to maintain a positive, safe, and appropriate environment for all students to study in.
• Support students by maintaining hub‑related resources, including books, Chromebooks and e‑resources.

• Have the ability to communicate and engage with students and curriculum staff at all levels, ensuring relationships are enhanced and collaborative experiences and opportunities are realised.
• Knowledge and extensive experience of skills building in a student or using all medians.
• Knowledge and experience with Google applications e.g. Docs, Slides and Sheets.
• Experience working with colleagues in a cross‑departmental / multi‑disciplinary delivery role.
• Experience in influencing and supporting students to achieve the best by stretching and challenging them through progress reviews and improved outcomes.
• Ability to use your initiative and feedback to improve performance and success of our sessions on a 121 basis and in class.

Annual Leave
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.

CPD Opportunities
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses

Employee wellbeing initiatives
Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting
Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training. We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions – Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect and equity. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please  to learn more about our EDI objectives.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.

Seniority level:
Internship

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Professional Training and Coaching