Learning Mentor

Salary
up to £26,000
Hours
37 hours over 40 weeks
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Brooklands College

Brooklands College is a Further Education College with two campuses based in Weybridge, Surrey and Ashford, Middlesex. We pride ourselves in providing innovative and effective programmes for learners of all abilities.

We are looking for 2 Learning Mentors to join our new AS Retreat which is kicking off from September! As a learning mentor, you'll support, motivate and guide pupils, including gifted and talented learners, to help them overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential. You'll work closely with teachers and other staff to identify the needs of learners who require help and plan how to support them.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to handle challenging behaviours and have the ability to work flexibly.

Our values and behaviours at Brooklands College, are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Details of our values, along with more information about the role are provided in the Job description.

We offer a vibrant, friendly working environment with a real sense of working at the heart of the local community as well as a benefits package which includes: -

Pension (TPS or LGPS)
Generous holiday entitlement
Staff well-being and fitness resources
CPD courses and training to enhance your skills and provide strong career progression
Financial benefits and discounts
Brooks Café open daily, serving hot and cold food
Employee recognition schemes: - Brooklands Best and Brooklands Value Awards
Free on-site parking

Brooklands College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references