A little bit about Imbue…
Our innovative approach to engaging and inspiring SEND children and young people in Derby through our immersive learning hub is one of the most exciting educational concepts in the UK. Our hub sees students learning through their love of ‘all things tech’, including gaming, programming, coding and our immersive digital physical equipment.
Who we are:
We work with, and for, individuals between the ages of 8-18 years, we cater for all abilities and capabilities. We teach skills such as practical-based technical repairs, interactive programming/coding and game/3D design, via our 'Game Education' approach.
Our main focus is on individuals with special needs, delivering specific programmes and activities to target people with a range of abilities. We provide regular workshops, one to one training and practical experience. We also provide work experience opportunities and support individuals to move into employment and education.
We provide an inclusive centre for short breaks, home education, after school clubs, and aim to create a space for building social skills through community. We hope to deliver entry level understanding in programming, Graphic Design, 3D design, IT Repair and Maintenance, whilst providing a space for Community, Inclusion and Education.
Role Purpose
The mentor will support, help and develop individuals students' key skills in a safe and fun environment. To ensure the centre runs in a consistent manner which are in line with the company’s vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor an assigned group of students.
- Work with and build relationships to understand children’s specific need and wants within the centre
- Set tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
- Be aware of and make provision for students who are SILC, very able, who have other particular individual needs
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
- Register and monitor the attendance of students under one’s care
- Ensure the centre is a fun and safe learning environment for all children
- Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
- Contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports
- Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved
- Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of Imbue Ventures and students
- Contribute to the corporate life of the centre through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the centre
- Contribute to marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and events with partner schools
- Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships across all functions and with key stakeholders
About You:
- Have patience to work with individuals aged 8-18
- Be pro-active with a can-do attitude
- Strong decision-making skills
- Have an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Experience working with diverse and/or vulnerable groups.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident in using technology and promoting digital inclusion.
What We Offer
- Access to our state-of-the-art Learning Hub and training resources.
- The opportunity to shape inclusion strategy in a forward-thinking organisation.
- A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team culture.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A passion to life-long learning
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives and communities.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Part-Time/ Full-time / Permanent
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive and it remains subject to change at any time to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Tell us what makes you want to work with Imbue?
- What difference do you think you could make to children/young people's lives?
- Tell us of your experience working with children/young adults?
Work Location: In person
