0.6 SEN Mentor

Capel Manor College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced SEN Mentor to join their Student Services team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to support young people with mental health and learning difficulties, demonstrating excellent communication skills and compassion. This part-time role requires flexibility and a commitment to safeguarding students. The salary ranges from £14,743.01 to £15,903.21, inclusive of London weighting. Applications are encouraged promptly as the position may close once sufficient candidates are identified.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to online GP

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who have mental health, learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to help them reach their full potential.
• Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassion

Ability to work flexibly

Collaboration with teams

Education

Qualified mentor

Good knowledge of English and Maths

Job description

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About The Role and Person

We are seeking to appoint an experienced SEN Mentor to join our Student Services team. Do you enjoy working with young people and are you passionate about helping them reach their full potential, do you have a passion or interest in the environment, then Capel Manor College is the right place for you!

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion, be able to work in collaboration with all teams, and have previous experience of working with young people who have mental health, learning difficulties or disabilities, wellbeing or personal development issues.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified mentor and have previously worked in an educational setting and supported young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. They will have a good knowledge of English and Maths and an understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity policies and procedures, be able to work flexibly and adapt to the needs of the service. This is a part-time role working 21.6 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. The actual salary is £14,743.01 – £15,903.21 inclusive of London weighting.

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.