British Sign Language Learning Mentor

Connex Education; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education staffing agency is seeking a SEND Learning Mentor with British Sign Language skills to support children aged 2-16 with hearing impairments in Bolton. The ideal candidate should have experience in similar roles, excellent communication, and a patient approach. This position offers a competitive weekly rate and requires working Monday to Friday with flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Support from dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with hearing loss and learning difficulties.
• Experience in similar roles is required.
• Ability to provide a DBS or apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 2-16 with hearing loss and learning difficulties.
• Work from Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30/4pm.
• Interact well with pupils and staff, working as a team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathetic and Patient

Experience with hearing loss

British Sign Language trained

Job description

British Sign Language learning mentor

£425-£500 per week depending on experience

Connex Education are seeking an experienced SEND Learning Mentor with British Sign Language to work in a school for children with hearing impairment in Bolton.

About the School

All of the children have a hearing loss. The pupils are taught using Sign Supported English Pupils are ages 2-16 years . All children have Education and Heath Care Plan (EHCP)

Assignment details

Monday To Friday 5 days a week on supply,

The hours are 8.30 to 3.30/4pm

You will be providing support to children 2-16 years old hearing loss , learning difficulties previous experienced working in similar roles is required.

British Sign Language training is desirable and experience in similar role

Person specification

• Excellent communication skills, Empathetic and Patient , being self-regulated and calm. With a positive supportive attitude.
• Experienced supporting individuals with hearing loss/ Learning disabilities and/or complex needs .
• British Sign Language trained
• Experience of supporting children and young people struggle to manage their emotions, behaviour, and relationships, which can impact their learning and overall well-being. Be able to get to know pupils and get a good understanding of needs.
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Benefits of working for Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

If you are interested in applying for this SEND Learning Mentor with British Sign Language role then please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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