Learning Mentor Key Responsibilities
* Assessing Student Needs
* Identify individual and group needs through observation, referrals, and communication with teachers and support staff.
* Use assessment data and behaviour/emotional reports to tailor support.
* Independent use of assessment tools such as the Boxall Profile.
* Planning Nurture Provision
* Design structured nurture programmes that address social, emotional, and behavioural development.
* Set clear, achievable objectives for each session linked to students’ individual targets.
* Ensure sessions follow a consistent, predictable routine to create a safe and supportive environment.
* Preparing Session Materials
* Develop and organise engaging resources such as:
* Emotional literacy activities
* Social skills games
* Reflection tasks and discussion prompts
* Visual aids and sensory materials
* Differentiate resources to meet varying needs, abilities, and learning styles.
* Delivering Inclusive and Supportive Sessions
* Create a calm, nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe, respected, and valued.
* Use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches.
* Encourage communication, confidence, and self-regulation in students.
* Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
* Record student engagement, behaviour, and emotional development.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of sessions and adapt future planning accordingly.
* Write end of intervention reports.
* Contribute to reports and review meetings with staff and external agencies.
* Collaborating with Staff and Parents
* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external professionals.
* Share strategies and provide feedback on student progress.
* Support consistency between classroom and nurture provision.
* Ensure the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is informed immediately of any safeguarding concerns.
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