Communication and Interaction Mentor

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Communication and Interaction Mentor. You will play a crucial role in supporting students with autism and communication difficulties. The position offers key training and development opportunities, aiming to improve the educational experience of all learners. Relevant experience and knowledge of SEND interventions are essential.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of autism and speech and language difficulties.
• Understanding of Child Protection Procedure.
• Experience working as a key worker for students with SEND is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students of all abilities in thriving.
• Work to develop support for all learners and their families.
• Deliver interventions to support students with communication and interaction difficulties.

Skills

Knowledge of autism

Knowledge of speech and language difficulties

Mentoring skills

Intervention delivery

Experience with communication difficulties

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward thinking individual, who will, demonstrate their passion and drive to ensure students of all abilities are able to thrive. Work innovatively to continue the development of the support for all learners and their parents / families. Support the school in our vision of becoming a national leader in SEND provision and research.

Job Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of autism and speech and language difficulties.
• Excellent knowledge of intervention delivery and monitoring techniques. Knowledge of various interventions such as lego therapy, emotional literacy, zones of regulation, social skills, and speech and language activities.
• An understanding of the academy's Child Protection Procedure and the duty to keep young people safe.
• Mentoring skills to develop positive one-to-one relationships with pupils.
• Experience delivering interventions to support students with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Experience providing support to identified students within a classroom environment.
• Experience working as a key worker for students with SEND is desirable.

Why Join Us?

As a Communication and Interaction Mentor within Ernesford Grange Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.