About the Role
This is a Fixed Term contract for 18 months (duration of the apprenticeship).
Apprenticeship rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates:
Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates
- Under 18 years - £15,144 per annum
- 18-20 years - £19,871 per annum
- 21+ years - £23,555 per annum
We are the Independent Learning(ilearn) team for Leeds City College, and we are here to support students in developing their independent learning skills and achieving personal goals.
We are looking for an ilearn mentor to join our team as a mentor who plays an integral role in delivering sessions and 121 sessions to students.
We are looking for someone with the experience and the ability to connect with students and provide the best possible service to support their learning and become independent. The impact of the mentors on campus at the moment is paramount in supporting students, coaching tutors, teachers and curriculum.
You will undertake an 18 month apprenticeship, to achieve a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
What You Will Do
- Plan and deliver engaging workshops and support sessions (both face-to-face and online) on topics within the independent learning skills menu.
- Create high-quality, simple-to-use learning resources, induction materials, and guides to help students learn.
- Prepare activities and training sessions that are appropriate and relevant to learner needs.
- Support students in small groups and 1-2-1s to develop their independent learning, digital, and general study skills.
- Actively promote the development of Independent learning skills along with English and maths skills with all students.
- Effectively manage a caseload of students, scheduling appointments via 121 and monitoring their progress using feedback forms and internal systems(ProMon, Navigate).
- Help to maintain a positive, safe, and appropriate environment for all students to study in.
- Support students by maintaining hub-related resources, including books, Chromebooks and e-resources.
About You
- Have the ability to communicate and engage with students and curriculum staff at all levels, ensuring relationships are enhanced and collaborative experiences and opportunities are realised.
- Knowledge and extensive experience of skills building in a student or using all medians.
- Knowledge and experience with Google applications eg. Docs, Slides and Sheets.
- Experience working with colleagues in a cross-departmental / multi-disciplinary delivery role.
- Experience in influencing and supporting students to achieve the best by stretching and challenging by reviewing progress and achieving improved outcomes.
- Ability to use your initiative and feedback to improve performance and success of our sessions on a 121 basis and in class.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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