Learning Mentor

Edu-Action is an Alternative Learning Provision supporting young people that are not in full-time mainstream education. Students may demonstrate challenging behavior or have a range of additional needs. We provide one-to-one mentoring, learning activities and enrichment so that students can return to a suitable full-time educational setting.

This role involves building a rapport with students while planning and delivering educational sessions. The role would suit Teachers looking for opportunities outside of the classroom, Higher level teaching assistants or creative individuals that wish to be trained to provide alternative learning through an ASDAN curriculum. Learning Mentors will receive a daily budget and all expenses will be reimbursed including fuel.

Candidates must have a full clean UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential. We can offer both full-time and UK school term-time contracts either 9am-3pm or 9am-4:30pm

Job Role

Mentor Responsibilities

To:

• Plan, deliver, and report students work through an alternative learning curriculum (ASDAN)

• Read and understand and adhere to all Edu-Action policies and procedures.

• To report and confirm student attendance and drop off.

• Plan activities from Edu-Action's Schedule of approved activities.

• Support new mentors and supervise trainees.

• Submit daily activity targets.

• Raise any concerns from both Mentors and young people and report them to a Mentor Manager.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• To have knowledge and understanding of Edu-Action employment procedures.
• Have shared life experiences with young people under the mentor's care.
• To be competent in IT.
• To have a good level of spoken and written English.
• Act positively and be a kind and caring individual.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

To be:

• Committed and proactive
• Quick thinking and adaptable
• Patient and non-judgmental
• Personable and approachable with an overall passion for working with young people.

To have:

• A capacity for empathy.
• A respectful attitude.