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About the Role
We are seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils who encounter social, emotional, personal, or behavioural challenges that impede their learning progress. The role focuses on helping these students overcome barriers, engaging them fully in lessons, and improving academic and pastoral outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Promote consistently high expectations and facilitate good progress through targeted academic and pastoral support.
* Identify students or groups facing learning difficulties and implement initiatives to address barriers.
* Support inclusion for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, English as an additional language, or physical disabilities.
* Develop mentoring programmes that provide academic and personal support from staff and peers.
* Model strong literacy and numeracy skills and motivate pupils toward improvement.
* Create action plans for students with specific difficulties, collaborating with staff and parents/carers.
* Partner with the Transition Mentor to aid successful transition to subsequent educational phases.
* Supervise pupils during structured and unstructured times while maintaining professional boundaries.
* Work with families, pupils, and staff to foster open discussions about needs, expectations, and appropriate support.
* Encourage and demonstrate good behaviour in line with school policy.
* Support pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing through listening and individual or group sessions.
* Adhere to all relevant legislation, guidance, and procedures for child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety.
* Improve attendance and punctuality rates, recognising links to pupil wellbeing.
* Collaborate with external agencies to support pupil development.
* Attend daily briefings, staff meetings, and team training led by the Head Teacher.
* Show enthusiasm for learning, model this to pupils, and engage with school leadership to implement whole‑school strategies.
* Liaise with families, providing approachable and reliable contact.
* Network with learning mentors and local SEND/safeguarding partners to share best practice.
* Participate in absence management meetings and communicate with parents/carers where appropriate.
* Take part in line management and develop goals for professional development.
* Report to the Head Teacher and senior leadership on pupil progress and attendance.
* Maintain accurate records and prepare written evaluations and reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a grade C/grade 4 in English and maths.
* Relevant support staff/mentoring qualifications such as Level 2 Award in Mentoring, Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or T Level in Education and Early Years.
Experience
* Working with children in the relevant age group and managing challenging behaviour.
* Assessing pupils’ needs and learning barriers.
* Delivering programmes for pupils with challenging behaviour (one‑to‑one, small group, and whole‑class activities).
* Coaching and advising staff on suitable behaviour interventions.
* Collaborating closely with families/carers.
* Working with external agencies and participating in related meetings.
Skills and Knowledge
* Strong listening skills and integrity in handling sensitive situations.
* Effective communication with adults and children, both written and verbal.
* Ability to create positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
* Well‑developed understanding of strategies to support young people with challenging behaviour.
* Capability to tailor interventions to individual pupils.
* Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and child protection roles.
* Flexibility to adapt workload demands and embrace new challenges.
* IT literacy and ability to produce analysis and reports.
Personal Qualities
* Commitment to providing best opportunities for all pupils.
* Empathy and a positive role‑model attitude towards young people.
* Organisation, proactivity, and self‑motivation.
* Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
* Dedication to upholding and promoting school ethos and values.
* Collaborative spirit and ability to work well under pressure.
* Self‑evaluation and proactive pursuit of development opportunities.
* Confidentiality and safeguarding commitment.
* Alignment with equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
* Willingness to pursue behaviour management training such as Team Teach and support/coaching colleagues.
About the Company
London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth, employing nearly 1,000 staff. We deliver a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs. LSEC is part of London & South East Education Group and sponsors the London South East Academies Trust, a multi‑academy trust with 13 mainstream, special, and alternative provision schools.
Benefits
* Excellent pension schemes, including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, or Nest.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free onsite parking.
* Cycle‑to‑work / bike loan scheme.
* Annual season‑ticket loan.
* Access to the ‘Discounts for Teachers’ portal.
* Free Wi‑Fi access via Eduroam worldwide.
* Onsite gym availability and discounts in in‑house restaurants and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
We recognise and embrace our legal and quality‑assurance framework responsibilities, incorporating external accreditations and schemes to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Legal frameworks such as the Equalities Act are integral to our ethos and practice.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is a fully‑committed Equal Opportunities Employer, celebrating a diverse and inclusive workspace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or parental status. As a Disability Confident‑Committed employer, we provide interview accommodations for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria. For accessibility needs or adjustments, please contact peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk. We conduct DBS checks in line with KCSIE guidance and offer enhanced clearances for all staff. Any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if checks prove unsatisfactory.
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