Learning Mentor

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking dynamic and resilient individuals to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role involves mentoring pupils aged 11 to 17, delivering engaging learning activities that promote independence and emotional literacy. You will play a crucial role in helping students who have faced challenges in mainstream education find their path to success. With generous pay rates and a supportive environment, this opportunity is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Generous pay rates

Dedicated SEN consultant

Access to exclusive schools

Referral scheme benefits

Honest and friendly service

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioral and emotional difficulties.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and focus students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning and coaching to pupils aged 11 to 17.
• Mentor pupils excluded from mainstream education.

Skills

Experience with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs

Behavior management techniques

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Working with ASD and ADHD

Job description

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Supporting Children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs

Some children require a different environment to thrive and additional pastoral support to reach their potential. Do you believe every child should be helped to be the best they can be and given the strongest educational start in life?

Experience and Skills

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, or those who demonstrate challenging behaviors? Can you deliver educational support to children with social or behavioral difficulties? Are you confident working with children with ASD, ADHD, or other comorbid conditions? Have you used MAPA or Team Teach techniques?

The Role

You will work with pupils aged 11 to 17 in a modern centre. Your day will be varied and engaging, involving delivering learning and coaching to help pupils find their path through education and into their future. You will mentor pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education, supporting their success. The role requires you to be dynamic, resilient, and flexible, dedicated to helping pupils achieve and progress. You will facilitate learning activities, promote independence, and encourage emotional literacy and effective communication.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Experience working with children with behavioral, social, and emotional difficulties, including mental health, behavior, emotional, social, ASD, and co-morbid conditions
• Excellent communication skills to hold student attention and focus
• Ability to promote happiness, self-reliance, and positive interactions
• Confident, approachable, and an effective communicator

Why Work With Us

• Established and respected education recruitment agency
• Generous pay rates
• Dedicated SEN consultant
• Access to a wide network of exclusive schools
• Honest and friendly service
• Referral scheme benefits

Hear from Our Staff

"I had never registered with an agency before, and Academics has been wonderful!"

"A warm, friendly, but professional service."

"I have worked for several agencies, but this is the first time I felt more than just a number."

Interested?

If this role suits you, please send your CV or give us a call!

Looking for other opportunities? We are constantly recruiting talented education staff for various positions. Contact us to discuss available roles.