Lincolnshire (On-Site)
Contract, Full time, Term time
Enhanced DBS check required
£25,119 - £27,803
37 hours
The SEND Interim Home Tuition Service are seeking to recruit two Learning Mentors to join the team. These roles will be on a term time only basis. Both positions are for a one year fixed term contract.
About the Role
Learning Mentors work with home tuition staff and other agencies to provide additional support to children who need help to overcome barriers to learning.
The SEND Interim Home Tuition Team provides education for children and young people for a number of reasons including those who do not currently have a school place due to them having recently moved into Lincolnshire or those who are awaiting placement at an appropriate education provision, including specialist settings.
Both these positions are for a one year fixed term contract, which may be extended or become permanent in the future.
Secondments may be considered for internal applicants, employees applying for secondments should notify their line manager.
About You
The role of the Learning Mentor is to build positive relationships with children and young people who are open to the Interim Home Tuition Service to support them to be able to access appropriate educational pathways. The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with the Interim Home Tuition team to implement and monitor an action plan for each child/young person who needs Learning Mentor Support.
The post holder will be expected to have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English, have 2 years' relevant experience and have an accurate understanding of the education system.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
Further details about the rewards and benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council can be found here: rewards and benefits.
For further information on this role please contact the County Interim Home Tuition Service: Team Leader (Central), Jayne Sausby-Gallimore on 07747 760104, Claire Bayne, Team Leader (North) on 07879605538, or Katrina White, Caseworker Co-ordinator on 07557 169906.
Applications close on the 30th September 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place W/C 14th October.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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