Learning Support Mentor

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization in Weston-super-Mare seeks an SEND 1:1 Learning Support Mentor for primary and secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs. This role offers the chance to positively impact students' lives while benefiting from training and career progression in a growing sector. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work are available, starting from September 2024.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with learners having SEMH and ASC.
• Ability to create learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Training in positive behavior management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver alternative education curriculum to students.
• Provide 1:1 support for learners with challenging behaviors.
• Engage with parents to support children's behavior at home.

Skills

Engagement with parents

Positive role modeling

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Tools

Team Teach

PBM / MAPA

THRIVE training

Job description

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SEND 1:1 Learning Support MentorASD / ASC, SEMH

Type: Temp-Perm

Details: Full time / Part time(Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm)

Location: Weston Super Mare(secondaryages)

Start Date: April/May 2025

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 p.a. (£13.72 - £16.77ph during trial)

Our client is a new & expanding Alternative Education Provision, serving primary &secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs relating to SEMH based in Weston Super Mare and surrounding areas across the South West. They operate a ‘revolving-door’ offering whereby students stay at the provision for up to 18 weeks, either on a full-time or part-time 'transition' basis before returning to a mainstream education setting or attending a special school. The roles available are based on expansion and demand for places.

We are seeking someone with previous experience of having worked with learners that have SEMH and have experienced trauma who may have other needs relating to ASC / ASD. The ideal person will be able to act as a positive role model and deliver an alternative education curriculum. We seek individuals that are skilled in recognising the emotional and educational needs of the learner and who are able to respondto and create appropriatelearning activities & opportunities around the needs of individual learners. Many of the learners have not engaged in education for a significant amount of time so commonly, an individual approach for each child is necessary.

If you have already had training in positive behaviour managementsuch as Team Teach / PBM / MAPAand/or THRIVE training we would be particularly interested in hearing from you. If you have practical experience of working with children displaying challenging behaviour and are successful in your application for this post, Team Teach training will be offered free of charge and would be a requirement of the post.

The full-time working day is from 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. There will likely beflexible working times & days (part-time) possible within those hours.

It would be great to hear from you if you have…

• Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
• The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home by helping to set boundaries and managing behaviour
• The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideascan be implemented.
• Passionate about working with young people in education
• Have a good understanding of what makes an effective intervention strategy
• Are committed to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
• Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
• Are able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

The role is offered on a temporary to permanent (temp-perm) contract basis from September 2024 with the intention to offer permanent contracts fromafter a successful induction period. This isa great opportunity for anyone looking fora role that offers training opportunities, progression opportunities within the organisationand to be part of a supportive organisation that has expansion plans in the near future.

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at£51.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up-to-date CV.Please ensure your CV is up-to-date andclearly defines your previous experience. All applicants will be promptly responded to.