Learning Mentor - Garratt Park School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education institution in Wandsworth is seeking a Learning Mentor to support students with special needs. The role involves working in small groups or 1:1 to help overcome learning barriers. Ideal candidates will have mentoring experience and a passion for special needs education. The school offers a supportive environment with development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable experience as a mentor, behaviour support worker, or learning support assistant.
• Interest in special needs education and a caring, flexible, and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students to overcome barriers to learning in small groups or 1:1 settings.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team to create a positive learning environment.
• Provide flexible, caring and resilient support to learners with special needs.

Skills

Experience as a mentor

Caring approach

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Learning Mentor with an interest in special needs education to join Garratt Park School. The role supports students to overcome barriers to learning in small groups or 1:1, within a pastoral team.

Responsibilities

• Support students to overcome barriers to learning in small groups or 1:1 settings.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team to create a positive learning environment.
• Provide flexible, caring and resilient support to learners with special needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a mentor, behaviour support worker or learning support assistant with young people is desirable.
• Interest in special needs education and a caring, flexible and resilient approach.

Benefits and Development

• Supportive staff and access to an Employee Benefit Scheme with external support and discount offers.
• Training and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Garratt Park School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 with moderate learning difficulties and other special needs disabilities including Autism, SCLN, sensory impairments and some with more complex needs. The school is located in Wandsworth, with most students from the local area and diverse backgrounds.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school. Contact recruitment at [e-mail] (no hyperlink).

Application and Safeguarding

An information pack including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Completed applications should be returned by email or post to the school. This post is subject to a DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Garratt Park School
Waldron Road, London
SW18 3TB
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone

Current roll: 215