training specialist Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Job Title
Learning Mentor
About Acorn Training
Since inception in 2008, Acorn Training has become a highly successful, skills, justice, employment and health provider with strong corporate values and inclusive ethos – winner of The World Skills UK Social Inclusion and Diversity Network of the Year award.
You will join us at our most exciting time, with strong plans to double the size of the business each year over the next five years, spearheading opportunities to get The United Kingdom back to work and improving the skills of the workforce; enabling strong and sustainable future careers for all.
Due to contract growth and expansion, we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and ambitious individuals that want to progress their career in training and assessment to the next level.
About the Role
As a Learning Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting learners throughout their educational journey. Your primary objective will be to assist them in achieving their learning goals, maintaining their motivation, and overcoming any obstacles they encounter during their programme. Collaborating closely with curriculum delivery teams, you will provide valuable support-related information to ensure that learners are enrolled in appropriate learning programmes tailored to their individual needs. By conducting learning support interviews and initial assessments, you will identify specific learning support requirements and evaluate the necessary assistance.
It will be your responsibility to maintain accurate records of learning support activities, ensuring that individual learning support plans and strategies are promptly generated, monitored, and updated. As a Learning Mentor, you will provide personalised learning support to individuals on a one-on-one basis, as well as in small groups or within larger classroom settings as required. Furthermore, you will create opportunities for learners to develop their independent learning skills and encourage them to become self-reliant whenever possible.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2/3 Learning Support or mentoring/coaching qualification, along with GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. They should also hold a full driving licence. Additionally, previous experience in a mentoring, coaching, or counselling role within adult education is necessary.
The ideal candidate should have experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds and be skilled in supporting their individual needs. They must be adept at maintaining accurate records, completing administrative tasks, and managing confidential information. Familiarity with conducting assessments, monitoring learner progress, and providing constructive feedback is essential. Collaboration with other professionals, such as trainers, tutors, and support staff, is also expected. Knowledge of learner Safeguarding and Welfare requirements, as well as relevant policies and procedures related to learner support and safeguarding, is crucial.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different individuals and situations. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening skills, and effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities are necessary. The candidate should also possess strong organisational and time management skills.
Moreover, the ideal candidate should demonstrate empathy and patience to support learners through challenges and provide emotional support and should have the ability to motivate and inspire learners, fostering a positive learning environment.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity, or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches, and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- mentoring, coaching or counselling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Skills - LM
