Key Learning Mentor (KLM)

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 23-03-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £25,000 pro rata
• Hours: Part-time term time only

Description

Make a Difference in Students' Lives!

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to be part of a team that empowers students to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At Plumpton College, we are:

• Ambitious & Progressive – Striving for excellence in everything we do.
• Supportive – Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
  Professional & Passionate – Committed to making a real impact on students’ lives.

Your Role:

As a Key Learning Mentor, you will:
Provide specialist support for students with SEND, helping them develop personal, social, and employability skills.
Work closely with Student Services to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Assist students in accessing welfare and counselling services, ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.
Act as a key point of contact for students, liaising with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies.
Support intervention work, attendance, retention, and student progress.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:
Experience working with young people with SEND.
Strong pastoral, welfare, and/or safeguarding experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
IT proficiency and a minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy.

Desirable:
Specialist knowledge in SEND, SpLD, or health-related student support.

What We Offer:

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD; TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.

Within a Supportive & Inclusive Environment, work with a team that shares your passion and commitment.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a strong response. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to equal opportunities and ensuring a non-discriminatory and inclusive environment for all. We are also dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.