Learning Support Mentor

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Heywood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free safeguarding training

DBS check support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is currently working with a secondary school in Heywood seeking a full-time Learning Support Mentor to support students who may need extra help and encouragement throughout the school day.

You will work with teaching and pastoral staff to support students in and outside the classroom, building positive relationships, helping them stay engaged and progress, and assisting with behaviour and motivation where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or similar setting would be beneficial.
• All applicants require qualifications and training for this role.
• All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Help pupils overcome barriers affecting learning.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Encourage students to engage with their learning and make progress.
• Provide support with behaviour, confidence and motivation where needed.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team.
• Help students develop independence and confidence.

Skills

Patience

Approachability

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Communication with students

Education

Experience in school or similar setting

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. 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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