Education Mentor

Sense Learning Limited; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in the United Kingdom seeks dedicated individuals to work 1:1 with young people who have complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in emotional regulation, a commitment to safeguarding, and creativity in engaging students. Earnings range between £18 - £23 per hour, based on experience. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of students who may be disengaged from traditional education.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mileage policy

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience working 1:1 with young people with complex additional needs.
• Strong understanding of Secondary age education.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting young people with PDA.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with children and young people with complex needs.
• Deliver planned learning through engaging activities.
• Support emotional regulation and manage anxiety and behaviour.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Emotional regulation strategies

Knowledge of attachment disorder

Resilience in challenging situations

Commitment to safeguarding

Creativity in learning approaches

Job description

Overview

• Developing strong professional relationships with the children and young people who have complex needs and have often experienced significant difficulties in previous education settings.
• Deliver planned learning through a range of creative and interest based activities.
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and can implement strategies to support/model this appropriately.
• Have detailed knowledge of attachment disorder and how this impacts students.
• Following the guidance in each person's individual risk assessment/student plan to support them to manage their anxiety and behaviour in a positive way and to keep them and others safe.
• Utilise a range of strategies in supporting the range of additional needs we work with.
• Take back control of your work life balance by completing an information form and returning with a CV. If you don't have a CV ready, just ask for an application form instead or call 01444400896.
• You'll have the passion to support students as individuals.
• You'll have to have experience working with young people with a range of complex additional needs.
• You will need to have as strong a commitment to safeguarding.
• You'll have a creative mind and resilience that can handle challenging situations.
• You'll want to be part of something that makes positive changes in the lives of young people.
• You'll have to be dedicated and passionate about helping others achieve their goals.
• You'll have a good understanding and experience working with Secondary age young people.
• You'll have experience working with young people with PDA and have a good knowledge of strategies and techniques to support those with it.
• Earning between £18 - 23 an hour delivering learning 1:1, you'll build incredible relationships and inspire young people to achieve their goals. Often our students are disengaged from education and this is your opportunity to show them how amazing learning can be. Learning can take place anywhere the student is engaged, safe, motivated and provoked into discovery., You'll earn between 18 and £23 per hour based on experience.
• You'll discover the joy of working 1:1, building positive professional relationships.
• You'll have control over your career, deciding how far you want to travel and when you're available to work.
• You'll grow your knowledge and experience with SENse Learning CPD.
• You can be part of our growing team of associates, all dedicated to helping people.
• You won't have to wait all year to claim back mileage with our mileage policy.