Student Support Mentor

• Carry out the duties of a Student Support Mentor determined by the School and with regard to the LA/DFE guidelines.
• Keeping an attendance register of students for every session and following up absence when necessary.
• Careful planning to ensure maximum engagement from some disaffected students.
• Preparing and developing coaching and learning support materials.
• Contributing fully to the departmental team.
• Keeping appropriate records and plans.
• Participating in all appropriate meetings.
• Mentor an agreed group of students through a planned programme of activity and tutorials.
• Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of student progress through an analysis of key behaviour data, for example G4S and ensure Intervention to suit to the needs of the Child.
• In conjunction with the pastoral team, develop and maintain regular contact with families/carers of children, to keep them informed of the child’s needs and progress, and to secure positive family support and involvement.
• Develop individual action plans for students as requested.
• Follow weekly timetables to accommodate cohorts of students.
• Use a variety of strategies and student activities to enhance academic acquisition, self-confidence and self- esteem in order to assist progress through the curriculum.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc. including reporting all concerns to line manager.
• Contribute to the overall aims of the School.
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities / grade of the post as defined.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and abilities at all times during the discharge of their duties:

• Work using their own initiative to demonstrate the ability to solve unexpected or new problems in a methodical, efficient manner seeking support and assistance where appropriate.
• To build relationships with students to ensure maximum impact in sessions.
• Work well as part of a team supporting team members in times of absence or heavy workloads.
• To develop good behaviour management boundaries with students from the start of employment.
• Keep up to date with pertinent information and local initiatives.
• Respond to feedback, passing on knowledge and techniques to others.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deal with conflicting demands and work flexibly, possessing the ability to prioritise