Looked-After Children Mentoring Scheme - Current Students
Make a difference to a looked-after child’s education… by being their Mentor.
We are seeking undergraduateand postgraduatestudents to mentor students currently residing in local authority care and are in years 10, 11, and 12 at local schools.
As a mentor you wouldbe required to act asa positive role modelto the young person.Mentoring pairs meet at least once a week to engage in activities designed to support the mentee in three areas; educational attainment, social skills and exploring future plans.
Activities might include:
- Study and exam revision tips
- Planning your next steps in education
- Confidence building and raising aspirations
- Information on being a student and university life
- What can you study at university
You will be asked to take part in a comprehensive training programme before being matched with a student and as a mentor you will receive ongoing support from the Schools and Colleges Team at UEL.
Please note that all our mentors will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.
Who are we looking for?
- Students from a range of UEL schools and subjects
- A commitment to providing the best possible support to local young people;
- Enthusiasm and a proactive approach;
- The ability to build a relationship with a young person.
- Previous personal experience of or an interest in the care system.
What do you get?
You will gain direct experience in:
- Planning and delivering sessions
- Working in schools with young people
- Working with looked-after children
- Mentoring skills
- Being a positive role model
- Communications skills
- And above all it looks fantastic on your CV!
FAQs
Who can apply?
The scheme is open to undergraduates or postgraduatesstudying at the University of East London
What is the time commitment?
You would need to commit 2 hours every week for 5 weeks or 1 hour a week over 10 weeks and be able and willing to travel to schools in our local boroughs
Who would my mentee be?
Successful mentors will be matched according to personality, shared subject interests and academic considerations with students aged 14-18who demonstrate an ability and commitment to achieving with support.
Apply Now
For more information you can email Sarah Dorrian on s.dorrian@uel.ac.uk
Please take time to look at the JOB DESCRIPTION before applying.
Then fill in an online APPLICATION FORM
