1:1 Learning Support Mentor – Hearing Impairment (Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff gym

Staff café and daily staff refreshment

Staff well-being charter

Staff counselling

Centralised behaviour management

Library and ICT suites

Job summary

Shaftesbury School in England is seeking a dedicated learning support assistant to provide focused 1:1 support for a pupil with a hearing impairment. The role involves day-to-day contact with young people, safeguarding responsibilities, and helping with first aid when needed.

Working term-time only (39 weeks per year), the post emphasizes a caring, empathetic approach, energy to engage pupils, and the ability to motivate and organise activities to support the child’s well-being.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Children's Barred List check required.
• Right to work in the UK verified.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a named child to support hearing impairment needs.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with young people and safeguarding.
• Carry out safeguarding duties, which may include administering first aid.
• Support an upset child and engage in related regulatory activities.
• Contribute to a supportive, safe school environment.

Skills

One-to-one support

Caring and empathetic

Motivate and organise

Job description

Shaftesbury School in England is seeking a dedicated learning support assistant to provide focused 1:1 support for a pupil with a hearing impairment. The role involves day-to-day contact with young people, safeguarding responsibilities, and helping with first aid when needed.

Working term-time only (39 weeks per year), the post emphasizes a caring, empathetic approach, energy to engage pupils, and the ability to motivate and organise activities to support the child’s well-being.