Learning Mentor - United Response
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £22,603 FTE (£11.56 per hour)
Location: Various locations in the South West, including Exeter, Honiton, Ivybridge, Teignbridge, Tiverton, Seaton and Sidmouth
Are you kind and caring, with a passion to enable young people to achieve their goals? Would you like a job with variety and a sense of fulfilment, where you can make a difference to the lives of young people with varied needs?
If so, United Response wants to hear from you! We are looking for friendly, supportive people with experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to join our growing ROC College education team across the South West.
Who We Are
United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973, whose mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the full. We support around 2000 people in over 300 locations across England and Wale, and employ over 3,600 staff.
ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college that provides person-centered, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. We work with young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
What We’re Looking For
United Response is keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will be patient, supportive and enthusiastic, and able to use your creativity and initiative to provide accessible education content tailored to our students. You will also need to have the flexibility to travel across the community with students. This is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to progress their skills and experience in teaching and learning.
What to Expect
You will be working as part of the ROC College team to support students between the ages of 16 and 25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in a variety of community settings, such as learning hubs, libraries, workplaces and leisure facilities. You will assess student progress and outcomes, and help to provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum.
What We Can Offer You
United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees which includes:
- Pension contribution
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- A collaborative and caring team to support you
- Potential for career progression
United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more or if you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Rose Mortimore, HR/Recruitment Officer on 07407852563 or at rose.mortimore@unitedresponse.org.uk.
For further information and to apply, please click here: Vacancy Listing - United Response (unitedresponse-jobs.org.uk)
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterEast DevonSouth WestMid DevonSouth HamsTeignbridgeDevon
- Reference
AC2896
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£22,603 FTE (£11.56 per hour)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
Part-time and full-time roles available (term-time plus two weeks) 40 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
13/12/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes