Learning Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Heyrod; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Mentor for a full-time role at a secondary school in Heywood. You will work with students who need extra support, encouraging focus, engagement and confidence throughout the school day.

You'll collaborate with teaching and pastoral staff to support students in and outside the classroom, including 1:1 or small-group sessions, and help them overcome barriers to learning while building strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or similar setting would be beneficial.
• Ability to build relationships and stay calm when challenges arise.
• Support for students with additional needs or challenging behaviour is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Help pupils overcome barriers that affect learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Encourage engagement and progress in learning.
• Provide support with behaviour, confidence and motivation.
• Work closely with teachers and wider school team.
• Help students develop independence and confidence.

Skills

Patience

Approachability

Student support

Behaviour management

Job description

We are currently working with a secondary school in Heywood that is looking for a full-time Learning Support Mentor to join their team. This would suit someone who is passionate about helping students who may need a little extra support, encouragement or guidance throughout the school day.

The role will involve working closely with students who may find aspects of school challenging, helping them stay focused, engaged and confident in their learning.

What will you be doing?

You will work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support students both in and outside of the classroom. This could include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers that are affecting their learning.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Encouraging students to engage with their learning and make progress.
• Providing support with behaviour, confidence and motivation where needed.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team.
• Helping students develop their independence and confidence.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is patient, approachable and genuinely enjoys working with young people. Previous experience in a school or similar setting would be beneficial, particularly if you have supported students with additional needs or challenging behaviour.

You’ll need to be someone who can build relationships, remain calm when things are challenging and provide consistent support to students who need it.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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