Learning Mentor

Academics; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking two Learning Mentor/ Pastoral Support Assistants to join a secondary school in Lymington on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. The role focuses on supporting pupils at risk of exclusion and those through EHCP processes, with duties across core subjects and documentation for education plans.

Ideal candidates will be calm, nurturing and capable of building positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Must have a C/4 or above in Maths and English.
• Ability to document evidence and education plans for EHCP processes.
• Calm, nurturing approach with pupils and strong relationship skills.
• Experience supporting secondary pupils at risk of exclusion or through EHCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons, predominantly core subjects.
• Assist in documenting evidence and creating education plans for EHCPs.
• Contribute to online learning support as part of the individual's plan.
• Help pupils transition back to main classroom when appropriate.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths C/4 or above

GCSE English C/4 or above

Job description

Learning Mentor/Pastoral Support Assistant

Lymington

Full-time - ASAP start - 95- 137 per day

Academics are seeking two empathetic, passionate and hard-working Pastoral Support Assistant's/Learning Mentor's to carry out a full-time, temp to perm contract in a secondary school in Lymington. As a Learning Mentor, you will be required to work in the schools' Alternative Provision with students who are at risk of exclusion, and students looking to go through the EHCP process.

The Alternative Provision which is set on the school site caters for up to 10 pupils, 5 to each class. The classrooms follow a nurture model. They have separate booths for pupil to work from, as well as desk and sofas which creative a calm, inviting environment.

The purpose for 50% of pupils is to transition them back into the main classroom full-time, whereas the other 50% will go through the ECHP process, where you will be required to support in documenting evidence and putting together education plans for the pupils which will include online learning.

The suitable Learning Mentor will be able to support secondary aged pupils with their lessons, predominately core subjects so you must have a C/4 or above in Maths and English. You will also be someone who is calm, nurturing and good at building positive relationships with pupils, especially those with complex needs.

This is a full-time position starting ASAP, working 8.30am - 4pm. The role pays in line with HLTA banding which is between 25,000 = 36,500 FTE/ 18,269 - 26,673 TT. Whilst on supply, the daily rate will vary between 95 -137, dependent on experience.

If you are an experienced Learning Mentor, you live within a commutable distance to Lymington and this role is of interest to you.

Due to the location in Lymington, this role is ideally suited to a driver, or someone who lives locally

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.