Learning Mentor

Strategy Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a Specialist Learning Mentor in Southend-on-Sea to support students with autism. The role involves aiding their educational journey, promoting positive behavior, and ensuring each child feels valued. Applicants should have experience with special educational needs. Competitive compensation is offered along with on-site parking.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism and SEMH needs.
• Ability to develop confidence and social skills in students.
• Knowledge of individual needs and tailored support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for pupils within the Autism Resource Base.
• Implement strategies for students with specific needs.
• Attend to personal needs and provide first aid support.

Skills

Supporting special educational needs

Communication skills

Personalized curriculum development

Job description

Overview

Strategy Education are recruiting for a Specialist Learning Mentor in an Autism Resource Base within a primary school.

This role is central to delivering the highest quality provision for some of the students who join the new Autism Resource Base at the school in Shoeburyness, Essex.

This role requires a skilled person to support the students to access a personalised curriculum. The role will involve working with these students within the Resource Base and accessing mainstream education whilst developing their social skills. The postholder will help these students to develop their confidence to thrive in school.

Responsibilities

• To share in the collective responsibility for the well-being, development, and positive behaviour of all children, promoting an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• To work with the Specialist Teacher to support learning for the pupils within the Autism Resource Base (ARB) and the wider school.
• To aid assessment, then report and record on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.
• To assist with the planning and delivery of the daily timetables of the pupils, supporting the individual needs and stages of development.
• To support pupils with their individual needs, beyond the curriculum, as they arise in the school
• To ensure there is an understanding of the specific needs of pupils that are in the ARB where appropriate
• To implement appropriate strategies, support or interventions for pupils with SEMH needs
• To attend to pupils' personal needs, including help with social, welfare and health matters including minor first aid

Location and Compensation

Parking is on site. This is paid to Level 6 SCP 13 - 20.

Recruitment Checks

The successful candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including: eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer.

Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment