Learning Mentor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Pastoral Support Worker to assist with the behaviour policy and support key children within the classroom. You will collaborate closely with teachers and the pastoral care team, and deliver one-on-one and group sessions to enhance children's self-esteem and social skills. Strong relational and communication skills are essential. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a pastoral or educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with children and parents.
• Ability to implement behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support behaviour policies and school ethos.
• Liaise with class teachers to support children.
• Lead one-on-one and small group sessions.

Job description

Work closely with other members of pastoral care team to support behaviour the school, under supervision of the Assistant Headteacher

Key role in promoting the behaviour policy and the ethos of the school i.e. No Outsiders and the Right Respecting approach

Liaise with class teachers and support staff in supporting key children within the classroom

Working with class teachers and the rest of the Pastoral Care Team in reintegrating children back into the classroom after time out in the SEAL room

Implement advice and programmes from outside agencies to support key children e.g. EPS and Forward Thinking Birmingham

Lead one to one and small group sessions/circle times for children with particular needs to target key areas e.g. self-esteem, anger management, social skills

Create and deliver small group and one to one sessions in order to support specific learning targets for children with varying needs

Building positive relationships with key children and if appropriate their parents

Provide feedback to staff on progress of key children receiving support in the SEAL room

Implement Team Teach approach in positive handling where necessary

Creating and implementing personalised rewards and consequence systems in order to promote positive behaviour

Supporting children who are in need of the SEAL room as their base

Supporting key children during periods of transition and on trips

Being a positive role model for vulnerable children

Writing reports on pupils as appropriate for school/agencies

Work closely with the Pastoral Care Manager regarding attendance/family issues and concerns