Learning Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Learning Mentor for a Specialist SEN Provision in High Wycombe. You will support pupils aged 7-19 with complex needs to develop communication, confidence, independence and practical life skills.

The role focuses on applying SCERTS, Intensive Interaction and other strategies, building positive relationships, supporting participation in learning, and helping pupils access everyday activities with a calm, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils aged 7–19.
• Willingness to follow established SEN approaches (SCERTS, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with complex needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage communication and interaction to support progress.
• Support participation in learning and activities.
• Reinforce agreed strategies and interventions.
• Encourage independence and choice for learners.
• Assist with physical and practical activities as needed.
• Contribute to a calm, safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.

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:

• CommunicationHelping pupils express needs, preferences and choices.
• IndependenceEncouraging pupils to make decisions and develop practical skills.
• RelationshipsSupporting positive interaction and respectful relationships with others.
• WellbeingRecognising individual emotional, sensory and physical needs and responding appropriately.
• Physical DevelopmentSupporting gross and fine motor development and participation in physical activities.
• Understanding the WorldHelping pupils explore their environment and develop awareness of the wider world.

Responsibilities

• 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 professionalExperience

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