Learning Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Learning Mentor for a specialist SEN provision in High Wycombe to support pupils aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, communication, sensory and physical needs. The role focuses on developing independence, communication and practical life skills beyond academic progress, with established strategies such as SCERTS and Intensive Interaction.

You will work alongside teaching staff to build trust, support learning participation and help reduce barriers to learning in

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with complex cognitive, communication, sensory and physical needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support independence.
• Willingness to follow established SEN strategies and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage communication and interaction.
• Support participation in learning and activities.
• Reinforce agreed strategies and interventions.
• Encourage independence and choice.
• Support pupils with sensory and emotional needs.
• Assist with physical and practical activities.
• Help reduce barriers to learning.
• Contribute to a calm and safe environment.
• Work with teachers and other professionals.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Pastoral support

Interpersonal skills

Patience and resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

SCERTS approach

Intensive Interaction

Attention Autism

Low Arousal

Little Wandle Phonics

Rebound Therapy

Job description

Learning Mentor - High Wycombe - Specialist SEN Provision

Support pupils with complex additional needs build communication, confidence, independence and skills for adulthood.

Learning Mentor opportunity in High Wycombe supporting pupils aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, communication, sensory and physical needs within specialist education.

If your experience combines education, SEN, pastoral support or care, this Learning Mentor opportunity in High Wycombe offers the chance to work with pupils aged 7-19 whose learning is highly individualised.

The provision supports pupils with complex cognitive, sensory and communication needs, with a strong emphasis on preparing learners for greater independence and adult life.

More Than Classroom Support

The focus extends beyond academic progress.

You will help pupils develop skills that can make a practical difference to their everyday lives, including:

Communication

Helping pupils express needs, preferences and choices.

Independence

Encouraging pupils to make decisions and develop practical skills.

Relationships

Supporting positive interaction and respectful relationships with others.

Wellbeing

Recognising individual emotional, sensory and physical needs and responding appropriately.

Physical Development

Supporting gross and fine motor development and participation in physical activities.

Understanding the World

Helping pupils explore their environment and develop awareness of the wider world.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to:

• Provide individualised support
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Encourage communication and interaction
• Support participation in learning
• Reinforce agreed strategies and interventions
• Encourage independence and choice
• Support pupils with sensory and emotional needs
• Assist with physical and practical activities
• Help reduce barriers to learning
• Contribute to a calm and safe environment
• Work consistently with teachers and other professionals

The setting uses approaches including SCERTS, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Low Arousal, Little Wandle Phonics and Rebound Therapy. Candidates do not need experience in every approach but should be willing to follow established strategies.

Who Would Suit This Position?

This role could suit an experienced:

• Learning Mentor
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Youth Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Pastoral Support Worker
• Specialist SEN professional

Experience supporting autism, PMLD, complex learning needs, communication difficulties or sensory needs would be particularly relevant.