Mentor

Posted 18 October 2024
Salary £25 - £30 per hour
LocationEast London
Job type Part-time
Discipline Tutors
ReferenceMentor east london_1729237001
Contact NameGrace Grogan

Job description

Learning Mentor -East London

Contract: Part-time (Flexible)

£25-30per hour

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Mentor to support young children in the East London area. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing educational support and guidance to the child within the foster home until they are placed in a school, and then continue to support them in the school setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the child to assess their individual educational needs and create a personalised learning plan to support their academic progress.
  • Provide educational support and guidance to the child, including tutoring, homework help, and guidance on study skills and time management.
  • Work closely with the foster carers to ensure that the child's educational needs are being met within the foster home setting.
  • Build positive relationships with the child and provide emotional support and encouragement as needed.
  • Liaise with school staff to ensure a smooth transition to school, and provide ongoing support to the child in the school environment.
  • Monitor the child's progress and provide regular feedback to the foster carers and school staff.

Requirements:

  • A strong passion for working with children and helping them to reach their full potential.
  • Previous experience working as a learning mentor, tutor, or teaching assistant.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, foster carers, and school staff.
  • Knowledge of the UK education system and experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
  • Flexibility to work part-time hours, including some evenings and weekends.
  • A valid DBS check.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the life of a young child, we would love to hear from you. Please "APPLY NOW" or contact Grace on 02045413851 for more information