About The Role
This is a Fixed Term contract for 18 months (duration of the apprenticeship).
Apprenticeship rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates:
* Under 18 years - £16,012 per annum
* 18-20 years - £21,510 per annum
* 21+ years - £24,520 per annum
Leeds City College are recruiting for a ilearn Mentor to join our ilearn team. As an ilearn Mentor, you will have an integral role in delivering group and 1‑2‑1 sessions to students. The successful candidate will undertake an 18 month apprenticeship, to achieve a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
We are looking for someone with the experience and the ability to connect with students and provide the best possible service to support their learning and become independent. The impact of the mentors on campus is paramount in supporting students, coaching tutors, teachers and curriculum.
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.
What You Will Do
* 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 along with English and maths skills with all students.
* Effectively manage a caseload of students, scheduling appointments via 1‑2‑1 and monitoring their progress using feedback forms and internal systems (ProMon, 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.
About You
* 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 media.
* 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 by reviewing progress and achieving improved outcomes.
* Ability to use your initiative and feedback to improve performance and success of our sessions on a 1‑2‑1 basis and in class.
Benefits
* 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).
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
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.
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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