Learning Support Mentor, SEMH

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Training & support

Candidate manager support

Job summary

Elementa Support Services Ltd is recruiting for a SEND Learning Support Mentor at our Gloucester Staverton site. The role operates 9:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time.

You will support pupils with SEMH, trauma and ASC, delivering an alternative education curriculum and engaging families to reinforce boundaries at home. Training in Team Teach/PBM/MAPA and Thrive is offered, with the role transitioning to a permanent contract after the 60-day trial period.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with SEMH, trauma and ASC.
• Ability to engage parents to support children at home.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and behaviour management training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an alternative education curriculum to learners.
• Support learners with challenging behaviours and learning needs.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement intervention strategies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma support

ASC/ ASD experience

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Team Teach

MAPA

THRIVE

PBM

Job description

SEND Learning Support Mentor - SEMH, trauma, ASC

Type: temp-to-perm Details: Full time (Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm) Term-time only Location: Staverton, Glos. Start date: ASAP Pay: £16.38 - £18.52 per hour during trial period (£18,000 - £22,000 equivalent actual perm salary)

Our client runs an Alternative Education Provision service, serving primary and secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs relating mainly to ASC, SEMH with their main headquarters based in Weston Super Mare. 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 basis before returning to mainstream education or attending a special school. We are currently recruiting for their Gloucester site which is based in Staverton.

We are seeking applicants with previous experience of having worked with and supported learners with additional needs relating to: SEMH & 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. Many of the learners have not engaged in education for a significant amount of time so an individual approach for each child is commonly necessary. If you have already had training in positive behaviour management such as Team Teach / PBM / MAPA and/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 working day is from 9:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

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 ideas can 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 intended to transfer to a permanent contract upon successful completion of the trial period (60 paid days.) This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a role which offers training opportunities and to be part of a supportive organisation which has further local expansion plans in the near future.

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening may 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 £55.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.