Behaviour/Learning Mentor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Willenhall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Willenhall seeks a Behaviour Support / Learning Mentor to assist children facing various learning barriers. The role involves working directly with students to promote their confidence and resilience, ensuring they access the curriculum effectively. Ideal candidates should have a relevant teaching qualification and experience with children with special educational needs. This is a vital role to foster inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special or medical needs.
• Understanding of educational barriers and strategies to overcome them.
• Ability to create supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or group support to children facing learning barriers.
• Act as a listener and encourager for children.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support pupil needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ability to motivate children

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

East Park Academy are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support / Learning Mentor to join the East Park team.

At East Park Academy, we take great pride in being a vital part of our community, ensuring that all our children leave school with the confidence and resilience needed to thrive beyond our school gates. Our curriculum is ambitious for all pupils and is thoughtfully sequenced to provide a variety of opportunities for the children to explore and discover their own passions in life.

The Behaviour/Learning Mentor will provide a complementary service to teachers and other staff, addressing the needs of children who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential, or accessing the curriculum. The Behaviour/Learning Mentor will work with a range of pupils, but give priority to those who need the most help, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages including:

• children with special or medical needs
• challenging behaviour
• children with a statement of special educational needs

The Behaviour/Learning Mentor will work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups, acting as a:

• listener
• facilitator for learning
• encourager
• motivator
• role model