Behaviour & Learning Mentor

Empowering Learning; Grantham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team in a SEND specialist school. This role involves supporting children with diverse needs during lessons and activities, managing personalized learning, and providing essential care. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and a passion for inspiring those with additional needs. The position offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. If you are driven, organized, and ready to support young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

CV writing support

Fast compliance service

£150 Referral scheme

Access to training workshops and CPD courses

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is favourable.
• Ability to inspire and support children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children during lessons and school activities.
• Managing pupils' personalised learning based on their needs.
• Delivering 1:1 or small group activities.

Skills

Experience with SEND pupils

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage behavioural difficulties

Experience with young people

Resilience

Job description

Empowering Learning are looking for a SEMH Teaching Assistant to work in an amazing SEND specialist school situated in Nottinghamshire/Lincs Border. Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is favourable. Experience within a sector with transferable skills may also be considered. Driving is essential due to rural location.

Desirable Attributes:

1. Have experience working with young people
2. Ability to work with people with behavioural difficulties
3. Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
4. Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
5. Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND
6. High levels of care and resilience
7. Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
8. Be able to supply the school with teaching references
9. Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
10. Have an understanding of managing children with multiple needs

Job Description:

1. Supporting children during lessons/school activities
2. Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
3. Managing pupils' personalised learning based on their individual needs
4. Helping young people with their daily care requirements
5. Working with a variety of SEND and Mental Health needs
6. Delivering 1:1 or small group activities
7. Collecting evidence of children's work to support their assessment
8. Providing physical management and care of pupils

Benefits:

1. You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training
2. Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
3. CV writing support
4. Fast, effective compliance service
5. £150 Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
6. Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development