Learning Support Mentor - Internal Only

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY 

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Mentor to join the team at Reading college. 

About the role: 

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will be responsible for providing mentorship for new employees and to support the development of existing staff. This role will play a critical part in supporting new employees into the role of a Learning Support Assistant at Activate learning. You will ensure they have access to appropriate resources and receive a comprehensive induction upon starting with us and beyond. In addition, you will support our existing staff with the day-to-day duties, offering guidance where necessary. You will work closely with the LSA Team Lead to ensure we deliver positive achievements whilst providing high quality support to our students throughout their learning journey.

This is a full time (37 hours per week), term time only, permanent contract. 

What do you need to be a successful as a Learning Support Mentor?

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will have the ability to communicate effectively with a supportive mentoring approach that can motivate and encourage success.

• English and Maths at a minimum of level 2 
• Experience of working with young people or adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities 
• Evidence of teamwork and building good relationships with internal and external customers 

Internal applicants - What do you need to do next?

Please follow this link to download and complete your internal expression of interest, and then click apply to submit this and your CV in one document. As your prepare these, make sure you include the below points to make sure your application is as suitable as possible:

• Detail why you would like to be considered for the role
• Explain what skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience you have which make you a suitable candidate for the role
• Detail what attributes you have which make you a suitable candidate for the role

We highly recommend that you speak with your manager in advance of any interview so that they are aware of your aspirations and can facilitate your progression.

For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please speak to Zoe Tyson.  

Closing date: Wednesday 28th February 2024 at 5pm.