Autism Learning Mentor - Lincoln

justteachers; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting a full-time Autism Learning Mentor for a temporary role in Lincoln (LN3), starting in September. The post involves delivering targeted mentoring to pupils with autism, helping them build confidence, communication, and independence while aligning with curriculum pathways.

You will work closely with school staff to implement communication strategies, support social interaction, monitor progress, and contribute to pupils’ emotional wellbeing on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autism is desirable.
• Patient and nurturing approach is essential.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mentoring support.
• Encourage social interaction.
• Assist with communication strategies.
• Support emotional wellbeing.
• Promote independence.
• Monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with staff.

Skills

Experience with autism

Patience and nurturing

Strong communication skills

Team-focused attitude

Enhanced DBS Update Service or willing

Job description

About the role:

justteachers are recruiting for a full-time Autism Learning Mentor to start in September at a specialist autism provision in Lincoln (LN3) on a temporary basis.

You will provide targeted support for pupils with autism, helping them develop confidence, communication skills and independence alongside developing pathway specific curriculum knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver mentoring support.
• Encourage social interaction.
• Assist with communication strategies.
• Support emotional wellbeing.
• Promote independence.
• Monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with staff.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting autism desirable.
• Patient and nurturing approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Team-focused attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.