About the Role

This is a part-time, reduced-year role: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

We are looking for an Adult Support Mentor to join the Learner Experience Department at Keighley College. You will be responsible for a caseload of students with SEND needs and will act as the main point of contact for them while they are enrolled at Leeds City College.

What You Will Do

• To assist with transition into, through and out of Keighley College for the caseload of students who have SEND, working collaboratively with Schools, parents and other partners.
• To deliver an agreed number of hours of direct support within the classroom for students who have been assessed as having support needs.
• Maintain accurate, precise and timely records of support provided for students who have SEND needs and progress being made or interventions needed.
• To complete medical plans. PEEPS and risk assessments.
• Attend SEND team, cross-college and external meetings as required.
• Attend continuous professional development activities as required and ensure best practice is disseminated within teams

About You

• Good organisational /communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team and also to work independently when required.
• The ability to adapt to change in demands on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience working with colleagues in a cross-departmental/multi-disciplinary delivery role.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements