Learning Mentor

Working with teaching staff in identifying pupils at risk of under-achieving. Taking responsibility for identified pupils in supporting them to achieve their targets In consultation with teaching staff, drawing up and implementing an individual action plan for each student. Lead on the running of breakfast club Developing a 1:1 relationship with pupils in order to monitor the pupils'' progress towards agreed goals Developing a knowledge and appreciation of the range of activities, courses, opportunities, organisation and individuals that could be drawn upon to provide extra support for pupils. Maintaining contact with families and carers to foster a positive relationship with school and develop family support for the pupils. Being the focal point of contact between various agencies where a multiple agency approach is required for a targeted student, e.g. ESWS, Social Care and Health, Community Health and Youth Offending Team, so that the needs of the young person are met in a focused and integrated way. Using student tracking performance data in identifying and achieving targets. Working in a variety of ways to support, motivate and challenge pupils to raise levels of achievement. These may include support in class, 1:1 counselling, helping individuals and groups with work and developing skills, as well as developing and implementing Individual Action Plans. Keeping detailed monitoring and progress records and making it available to the Link Learning Mentor and the ..... full job details .....