Learning Mentor - Garratt Park School

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

Job summary

Garratt Park School in Wandsworth is seeking a dedicated Learning Mentor to join their team, working with students with special needs. This role requires personal attributes like caring, flexibility, and resilience, supporting young people aged 11-19 facing moderate learning difficulties and other disabilities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative staff environment committed to enhancing student outcomes and will enjoy training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in special needs education.
• Previous experience as a mentor or support assistant.
• Ability to work in small groups or 1:1 situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Work with a pastoral team in a special school setting.
• Facilitate small group and one-on-one support.

Skills

Caring

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Experience in special needs education

Job description

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About Us

36 Hours Per Week
Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Required from September 2023 (or sooner)

Are you driven to provide the best possible outcomes for young people with special needs?

Are you caring, flexible and resilient?

We are looking for a Learning Mentor with an interest in special needs education to join us at Garratt Park. You may be an experienced mentor, behaviour support or learning support assistant with previous experience of working with young people. You would be working with a pastoral team in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning in small groups or 1:1 situations.

We have a supportive body of staff and everyone is automatically a member of the Employee Benefit Scheme with a range of external support and discount offers. We would also be able to offer training and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Garratt Park School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 who have moderate learning difficulties, along with other special needs disabilities including Autism, SCLN, sensory impairments and a small number with more complex needs. We are situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth and most of our students come from the local area, from diverse backgrounds with around one third entitled to free school meals. Earlsfield is well served by public transport with easy access to the city centre.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our friendly and welcoming school. Please contact Janice Button at [e-mail] to arrange this.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email - [e-mail] or post.

Closing date: 16 June 2023 (at noon)
Interview date: week beginning 19 June 2023
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Garratt Park School
Waldron Road, London
SW18 3TB
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone
Current roll: 215

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils