Learning Mentor
Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Learning Mentor to join a Primary School in Liverpool, starting in September.
You'll be joining an inclusive school, focused on inclusion and wellbeing. The school is based in the L12 area of Liverpool
This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.
You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It's a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with students.
- Provide mentoring and pastoral support to individuals and small groups.
- Support children in either KS1 or KS2 classes to access learning and achieve their educational targets.
- Help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, self-esteem and positive coping strategies.
- Work closely with teaching staff to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
- Support students during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and enrichment activities as required.
Requirements or Skills:
- Experience working with children or young adults in an educational, nursery, social care, community, or volunteer role or similar in the last 12 months.
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, youth work, care, mentoring or support setting
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations.
- Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a team
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
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