Learning Mentor - SEMH Support & Student Confidence

New Barn School; Welford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

New Barn School, part of Options Autism, is seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs at our Newbury site. You will work with teachers to deliver engaging activities and provide one-to-one and small group support in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths and experience with children or SEND. We welcome applicants with SEN experience or those starting a career in specialist education and are committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience as Learning Mentor/Teaching Assistant or working with children and young people (SEN desirable).
• Interest in supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC and additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs to help them engage positively in learning.
• Work with teaching staff to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour development.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom activities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support positive outcomes for pupils.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Learning Mentor experience

SEN experience desirable

Job description

New Barn School, part of Options Autism, is seeking a Learning Mentor to support pupils with SEMH needs at our Newbury site. You will work with teachers to deliver engaging activities and provide one-to-one and small group support in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths and experience with children or SEND. We welcome applicants with SEN experience or those starting a career in specialist education and are committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.