Learning mentor

Code 2359.11

Learning mentors support underperforming students both inside and outside of the classroom in order to increase their academic success. They assist students experiencing (multiple) disadvantages, such as learning difficulties, behavioural issues, and attendance problems, and also assist gifted students who are under-challenged. They may also work with adult students in the further education system. Learning mentors develop schedules and action plans with the students in order to plan the necessary mentoring activities and monitor progress. They also liaise with the students' teachers, educational psychologists, school social workers and, if necessary, with the student's parents, in order to improve the student's educational development.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • learning needs analysis
  • learning difficulties
  • behavioural disorders
  • communication disorders

Skills and competences

  • support children's wellbeing
  • liaise with educational support staff
  • communicate with youth
  • consult student's support system
  • listen actively
  • assist students in their learning
  • oversee extra-curricular activities
  • monitor student's behaviour
  • show consideration for student's situation

Transversal competences

  • adapt teaching to student's capabilities
  • encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
  • counsel students
  • liaise with educational staff

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences