Autism-Support Learning Mentor — Total Communication

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Towcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Free parking on-site

CPD opportunities

Pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Tiffield Academy is seeking an exceptional Learning Mentor to support pupils with complex needs in a newly opened, purpose-built setting. You will work with students who have SLD and SLCN, using total communication strategies to enable inclusive participation and progress.

You will build strong relationships with families, liaise with external professionals, and help maintain high standards of administration and workload management within a supportive team at Greenwood Academies Trust’s newest

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who have complex needs.
• Experience using a total communication approach to support all forms of communication.
• Ability to support students during dysregulation in a calm, effective manner.
• Proactive and positive in working with families and carers.
• Able to prioritise workload and maintain high-quality administration.
• Ability to liaise with external professionals to secure the best support.
• Capable of building positive relationships with staff, students and families.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Total communication approach

Dysregulation support

Family engagement

Workload management

Stakeholder liaison

Relationship building

Job description

Tiffield Academy is seeking an exceptional Learning Mentor to support pupils with complex needs in a newly opened, purpose-built setting. You will work with students who have SLD and SLCN, using total communication strategies to enable inclusive participation and progress.

You will build strong relationships with families, liaise with external professionals, and help maintain high standards of administration and workload management within a supportive team at Greenwood Academies Trust’s newest