Learning Mentors

FreeSpirits; Stretford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Mentors to support students with additional needs. This role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment, providing pastoral care, and collaborating with teachers and specialists to ensure every child reaches their potential. If you are passionate about education and have the resilience to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to transforming the educational experience for those who need it most, and help shape futures in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD preferred.
• Positive, flexible, and patient approach required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining a safe classroom environment.
• Provide pastoral support and liaise with relevant personnel.

Skills

Experience with children with additional needs

Strong ICT skills

Ability to build relationships

Positive and resilient attitude

Education

Good GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Job description

Learning Mentor

Salary: £24,225 - £27,325 (actual salary) depending upon experience

Location: Manchester

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am - 4.30pm (term time only)

Start date: 3rd February 2025

Meridian Business Support are working on behalf of an Academy trust who provides full-time education for pupils who are permanently excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion, or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculum. Their aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to them by schools, academies, or the local authority. The schools are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic individuals to undertake the role of Learning Mentors.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implementing risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This includes cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance as required.
• Liaise with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils as required, assisting with the coordinating and planning of programmes of work and integrating specialist advice and practice into ILPs.
• Liaise with schools and other relevant bodies to gather pupil information.
• Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources.
• Work with the teacher in planning, evaluating, and adjusting learning activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the classroom for lessons, including display and clearing afterwards, as appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children with additional needs, ideally SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.
• Positive, flexible, patient, and resilient.
• Committed to helping every student achieve their potential.
• Can build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students, and parents.
• Has good GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Has strong ICT skills.
• A DBS on the update service or be willing to have a new one processed.
• Is willing and able to drive across the city of Manchester to different locations.

Our client and Meridian Business Support are committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS on the update service prior to starting.

Interested and feel you have the experience and passion to perform at your best in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment.