Graham School Job description POST: Senior Learning Mentor GRADE: Band 7 RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Headteacher/Deputy Head STAFF MANAGED: None POST REF: JOB FAMILY:7 JOB PURPOSE: The core focus of this job is to assess, support, guide and mentor individual or small group of pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, to achieve their full potential. Works under the guidance of teaching staff. JOB CONTEXT: Works on a one to one or small group basis with the more challenging students who are having performance, attendance or behavioural issues that are affecting their learning, to help them overcome the barriers to learning and improve their education. Works in the classroom adapting the activities to meet the individuals needs as assessed Enhanced DBS clearance required An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with teaching staff to provide particular support to targeted Operational pupils to raise achievement and attendance and help them to Management overcome barriers to learning Identify the needs and assess those pupils needing extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils Work on a one to one basis with targeted pupils who are underperforming in their subjects to implement and manage an action plan, altering as necessary depending on the individuals progress and needs Work with parents/carers to help address poor performance, attendance and/or behavioural issues, including creative solutions where appropriate Provide extra support to pupils through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them Implement, monitor and evaluate agreed learning/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils needs Support the re-integration of pupils who have been excluded from school or following an alternative timetable Support pupil access to out of school facilities and study support Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on the pupils achievements, progress and other matters Assist pupils to make successful transfers between educational establishments and transitions at key stages of their lives Manage referrals to external agencies as appropriate Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities Invigilate exams/tests when required Supervise study/homework clubs Undertake administrative duties as required
Graham School Job description POST: Senior Learning Mentor GRADE: Band 7 RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Headteacher/Deputy Head STAFF MANAGED: None POST REF: JOB FAMILY:7 JOB PURPOSE: The core focus of this job is to assess, support, guide and mentor individual or small group of pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, to achieve their full potential. Works under the guidance of teaching staff. JOB CONTEXT: Works on a one to one or small group basis with the more challenging students who are having performance, attendance or behavioural issues that are affecting their learning, to help them overcome the barriers to learning and improve their education. Works in the classroom adapting the activities to meet the individuals needs as assessed Enhanced DBS clearance required An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Management Liaise with teaching staff to provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievement and attendance and help them to overcome barriers to learning Identify the needs and assess those pupils needing extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils Work on a one to one basis with targeted pupils who are underperforming in their subjects to implement and manage an action plan, altering as necessary depending on the individuals progress and needs Work with parents/carers to help address poor performance, attendance and/or behavioural issues, including creative solutions where appropriate Provide extra support to pupils through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them Implement, monitor and evaluate agreed learning/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils needs Support the re-integration of pupils who have been excluded from school or following an alternative timetable Support pupil access to out of school facilities and study support Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on the pupils achievements, progress and other matters Assist pupils to make successful transfers between educational establishments and transitions at key stages of their lives Manage referrals to external agencies as appropriate Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities Invigilate exams/tests when required Supervise study/homework clubs Undertake administrative duties as required