Inclusion Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Agile working

Generous annual leave

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an Inclusion Mentor to support primary and secondary pupils in education using creative interventions. Most sessions occur in pupils' homes or outside formal settings, and the role is term-time only. Enhanced checks apply to safeguard pupils.

The post requires a good understanding of school systems and clear spoken English for public guidance. Agile working and generous annual leave are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of school systems.
• Speak and advise in accurate spoken English to the public (Fluency Duty).

Responsibilities

• Support primary and secondary-aged pupils with their education.
• Deliver creative interventions that engage learners and secure the best outcomes.
• Work mainly in pupils' homes and outside formal educational settings.

Skills

Education system knowledge

Fluent English

Job description

This is an Inclusion Mentor post in the Educated other than at School team at Warwickshire County Council, which supports the council's statutory response for children unable to attend school. The work is to support primary and secondary pupils with their education, using creative interventions to improve their outcomes. Most sessions take place in pupils' homes or outside formal settings, so an understanding of school systems matters, and the post is term-time only. Enhanced DBS and Teacher Prohibition checks apply.

What the job involves

• Support primary and secondary-aged pupils with their education
• Deliver creative interventions that engage learners and secure the best outcomes
• Work mainly in pupils' homes and outside formal educational settings

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of school systems
• Speak and advise in accurate spoken English to the public (Fluency Duty)

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Teacher Prohibition check

Other

• Motivated, resourceful and enthusiastic practitioner
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Employer pension contribution typically around 19 percent
• Agile working
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• Access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform