Learning Mentor

Teaching Vacancies; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking individuals who understand child development and safeguarding legislation. Ideal candidates will deliver structured interventions and maintain records while working with children in a nurturing environment. The school emphasizes support for diverse needs, making a meaningful impact in education crucial.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for CPD

Access to resources and external support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with learning, emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Ability to support classroom staff and SENDCo with administrative tasks.

Skills

Awareness of child development, SEMH, and safeguarding legislation

Understanding of early signs of emotional and behavioural difficulties

Familiarity with behaviour management techniques

Ability to deliver structured interventions

Competence in maintaining records and preparing reports

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of child development, SEMH, and safeguarding legislation.
• Understanding of early signs of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Familiarity with behaviour management techniques and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to deliver structured interventions and measure impact.
• Competence in maintaining records and preparing reports.

What the school offers its staff

• A caring and inclusive school community that values every child and adult.
• A supportive leadership team and SENDCo.
• Opportunities for CPD related to safeguarding, SEMH, behaviour needs, and SEND.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a small, nurturing setting.
• Access to resources, external agency support, and a dedicated team of staff.

Further details about the role

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Experience of working in environments with safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience of forming positive relationships with children, families, external agencies, and staff.
• Experience supporting pupils with learning, emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Experience adapting and preparing resources for children with individual needs.
• Experience working with children with language and communication difficulties.
• Confident in using information technology to support learning and/or administration.
• Ability to support classroom staff, the SENDCo, and other leaders with administrative tasks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media screening
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.