We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Student Support Mentor who will also be able to to undertake the role of Cover Supervisor, when required.
This role is critical in challenging and supporting students to perform at their highest potential, especially those facing disadvantages or with limited parent support.
A key aspect of this position will involve implementing Floyd Woodrows Compass for Life programme, ensuring that each students North Star is regularly reviewed and that they receive the guidance and encouragement they need to stay on track.
Outside of the Student Support Mentor role you will also be required to supervise the learning of whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, as they undertake work set by the teacher; to invigilate tests and examinations and to accompany staff and pupils on educational visits.
Main duties may include: Providing one-to-one and small group mentorship to students, guiding them towards academic success.
Embed strategies to help students overcome academic challenges and improve performance.
Assist in goal setting, time management, and study skills to foster independent learning and achievement.
Work closely with students to identify their North Star their ultimate life goals and aspirations Regularly review and assess each students progress towards their North Star, providing encouragement, support and adjustments as needed.
Use the Compass for Life framework to develop tailored plans for students, focusing on the four cardinals.
Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher, in accordance with the school policy.
Manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive learning environment.
Answer pupil queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson.
Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the schools policies and procedures.
Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
Support other activities relating to the supervision of pupils eg.
general supervision during school breaks, attendance on school trips.
Knowledge and Skills required: The role demands that the jobholder has the ability to undertake a range of tasks involving the application of rules procedures and techniques.
The jobholder needs a good standard of practical knowledge of learning support needs and ways of meeting these, and good skills in dealing with pupils.
Through experience based learning and/or formal training they will operate at Level 3 of the national standards for Teaching Assistants.
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