Learning Mentor, Driving Responsibilities, Exeter

TeacherActive; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Hounslow seeks a Learning Mentor to provide specialized support to children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will implement trauma-informed approaches, develop individualized support plans, and apply effective behavioral interventions. Experience working with children facing trauma is desirable. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Flexible timings

Qualifications

• Experience in applying effective behavioral strategies.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with students.
• Participation in ongoing training related to SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement trauma-informed approaches for students.
• Collaborate with professionals to develop support plans.
• Apply positive management techniques for behavioral intervention.
• Build trusting relationships with students facing challenges.
• Engage in ongoing training for best practices.

Skills

Compassionate support for children

Trauma-informed approach

Behavioral intervention strategies

Education

Relevant experience or interest in working with children facing trauma

Job description

Learning Mentor, Driving Responsibilities, Exeter

Working with Children with Past Trauma and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) - Special Educational Needs and Mental Health (SEMH) Focus:

At our organization, we recognize the importance of addressing the unique needs of students who have experienced past trauma and ACEs. The successful Learning Mentor will play a crucial role in providing specialized support to children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Key responsibilities include:

• Trauma-Informed Approach: Implementing a trauma-informed approach to support students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, creating a safe and supportive environment that responds to the impact of trauma on learning and behavior.
• Individualized Support Plans: Collaborating with educational professionals to develop and implement support plans tailored to the social, emotional, and mental health needs of students, including working with external agencies.
• Behavioral Intervention: Applying effective behavioral strategies to address challenging behaviors related to trauma or emotional difficulties, using positive management techniques to foster an inclusive environment.
• Building Trusting Relationships: Establishing trusting relationships with students, recognizing that such connections can be transformative for those who have experienced trauma.
• Training and Development: Participating in ongoing training to stay current with best practices in supporting students with SEMH needs.

We seek a compassionate individual dedicated to positively impacting students with complex needs. Experience or interest in working with children facing trauma or ACEs, along with relevant skills, is desirable.

*TeacherActive promotes diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals passionate about supporting students with diverse needs.*

All applicants will be contacted for suitability discussions and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration includes an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional references. We offer a wide range of opportunities in schools and educational institutions with competitive rates and flexible timings.

Our standards are consistently rated as exceptional through external audits. We are committed to finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business for temporary or contract staffing services.