Learning Support Mentor (temp-perm)

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking alternative education provision is seeking a Learning Support Mentor in Weston-super-Mare. This role involves working with young people facing educational challenges through tailored interventions. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH needs and a commitment to fostering positive educational outcomes. Opportunities for training and progression are available, making this an enriching career choice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH learners.
• Training in Team Teach, PBM, MAPA or THRIVE preferred.
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH and ASC needs through tailored education.
• Build strong relationships with learners to create a positive impact.
• Engage in positive behaviour management and create appropriate learning strategies.

Skills

Engagement with learners

Positive behaviour management

Creating learning activities

Communication skills

Job description

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SEND 1:1 Learning Support MentorASD / ASC, SEMH

Type: Temp-perm (60 day trial)

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

Location: Weston Super Mare(primaryages)

Start Date: 22/04/2025

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 p.a. (£13.72 - £16.77 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 temp-perm basis, via a successful 60 day trial period, from October 2024. 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.