Student Support Mentor

About the vacancy

Carry out the

duties of a Student Support Mentor determined by the School and with regard to

the LA/DFE guidelines. Keeping an

attendance register of students for every session and following up absence when

necessary. Careful planning

to ensure maximum engagement from some disaffected students. Preparing and

developing coaching and learning support materials. Contributing fully

to the departmental team. Keeping

appropriate records and plans. Participating in

all appropriate meetings. Mentor an agreed

group of students through a planned programme of activity and tutorials. Ongoing monitoring

and evaluation of student progress through an analysis of key behaviour data,

for example G4S and ensure Intervention to suit to the needs of the Child. In conjunction

with the pastoral team, develop and maintain regular contact with

families/carers of children, to keep them informed of the child’s needs and

progress, and to secure positive family support and involvement. Develop individual

action plans for students as requested. Follow weekly

timetables to accommodate cohorts of students. Use a variety of

strategies and student activities to enhance academic acquisition,

self-confidence and self- esteem in order to assist progress through the

curriculum. Be aware of and

comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health,

safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc.

including reporting all concerns to line manager. Contribute to the

overall aims of the School. Undertake any

other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the

duties and responsibilities / grade of the post as defined.

The post

holder will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and abilities at

all times during the discharge of their duties:

Work using their

own initiative to demonstrate the ability to solve unexpected or new problems

in a methodical, efficient manner seeking support and assistance where

appropriate. To build

relationships with students to ensure maximum impact in sessions. Work well as part

of a team supporting team members in times of absence or heavy workloads. To develop good

behaviour management boundaries with students from the start of employment. Keep up to date

with pertinent information and local initiatives. Respond to

feedback, passing on knowledge and techniques to others. Demonstrate good

interpersonal and communication skills. Deal with

conflicting demands and work flexibly, possessing the ability to prioritise

Location

Nottingham, NG8 5GY