Learning Mentor - Kidlington

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Kidlington is seeking a Learning Mentor to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves delivering tailored interventions, helping children navigate their emotions, and fostering independence through functional life skills. Ideal candidates are caring, enthusiastic, and proactive, with backgrounds in psychology or related disciplines.

Benefits

Supportive staff

Opportunity to make a difference

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic individual with a passion for making a difference.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols is essential.
• Background in psychology or related fields is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific interventions tailored to students' needs.
• De-escalate behavioral issues and support emotional development.
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Positive

Determined

Proactive

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Psychology degree

Background in sport, art, drama or music

Job description

Learning Mentor - Kidlington

Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will help set you up with amazing experience?

A fantastic role has recently become available in a highly regarded specialist school in Kidlington.

This specialist school in Kidlington look after children who have shown to have social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of these children also have co-existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs.

The school need a learning mentor to come in and support their students in their day to day activities.

The students that attend this school are between the ages of 4 and 11. Some children have a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a learning support assistant, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.

What you can expect as a Learning Mentor:

* Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
* De-escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur
* Help the children work through their big emotions
* Create a safe and engaging learning environment

Qualities you need to be a successful Learning Mentor:

* Caring
* Enthusiastic
* Positive
* Determined to make a difference
* Proactive
* Understand the importance of safeguarding

People who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music.

If you do not come from these backgrounds but just want to make a difference and get involved, then apply now!

Key information:

* Learning Mentor
* Kidlington
* ASAP Start
* £85-£95 per day
* Easy to get to the school
* Supportive staff
* Amazing children

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please apply now! You can apply directly to this advert.

Learning Mentor – Kidlington – ASAP Start – Term Time