Learning Mentor Review

As a Learning mentor, I provide help and support to pupils who are experiencing difficulties & barriers in their learning due to social, emotional or behavioural problems or other external issues. I am helping pupils to overcome problems that are affecting their learning with intervention sessions ranging from 4, 6 & 8 weeks- varying how often & how long based on the individual child. I also deal with attendance, liaising with parent, external professionals & after school club.

I have learnt how to take minutes on professional meetings with external agencies working along side vulnerable pupils and their families. I have learnt how to use a database called SIMs which schools use to store pupils/staff information securely. I am developing on my sympathy & empathy skills & using them correctly. I have also been taught about safeguarding & child protection.

I really enjoy working with the pupils I do as each pupil & situation is different. I believe the challenge is there for both myself & the pupil & supporting them & gaining a positive outcome is the best feeing ever & ever so rewarding.

The programme is set out very clearly & my tutor has explained it well.

I receive a lot of support from a number of people and I truly would not have accomplished by level 3 STLS without them let alone progress onto another apprenticeship.

I receive monthly sessions with my tutor as well as on the tap email/phone support from her. I know I can get the support I need whenever I may require it.

It gives me the structure & answers I need whilst physically doing my job. I know with the learning I have...I can preform better in my role & have something to fall back on as guidance.

Yes, they have social events which is optional. They also have extra training such as safeguarding & prevent training.

Yes

I believe working as an apprentice gives you the best incite into your role whilst working along studying. Let me Play has supported me through a lot of obstacles & believed in me when I thought I couldn’t do it anymore to the point, that I’m on a progression apprenticeship.

Always communicate with the company & you’ll get the support that you need. They have a wonderful team of people to support & their courses can be tailored if you do face any obstacles.