Student Support Mentor - Register

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for the mentoring of learners as directed by the Student Support team
• Supervise, support and assist learners to develop independent study skills through the use of equipment, sourcing suitable research materials, explain set work, help solve problems and explore different approaches to learning;
• Under the direction of the Student Support team, support students in the organisation/ management of their work to meet course deadlines/course work schedules, etc.;
• Be familiar with curriculum programmes and course regulations to ensure best practice;
• Maintain an awareness of health and safety at all times and ensure that students are aware of safe practices and procedures;
• Regularly update the Student Support team regarding relevant issues;
• Use ICT appropriately in maintenance of effective and efficient records;
• Attend meetings and assist in the completion of actions stemming from these
• Maintain accurate records of mentoring work and to make these available as requested;
• Preparation of relevant documentation e.g. timesheets and all other administrative duties associated with the role;
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade and role assigned.

Further Education is an ever changing service and all staff are expected to participate constructively in College activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. 

Note:   No assignment specification can cover every issue that may arise within this role at various times and the worker is expected to carry out other duties which are broadly consistent with those contained in this document.  The assignment specification will be reviewed and varied periodically by Management in the light of the business needs of the College

Belfast Metropolitan College is a child-care organisation and complies with the requirements of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Regulations