Mentor (Pupil Support Worker) - The Harbour School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Harbour School at Vista Campus is seeking a permanent mentor (pupil support worker) to support primary-age pupils with SEMH needs. You will work in small groups and one-to-one alongside teachers, helping pupils re-engage with learning and reach individual targets.

Hours are 37 a week, or 24 across Monday to Wednesday, all in term time. Applicants must have a UK driving licence with insured vehicle and an enhanced DBS check; visa sponsorship is not available.

Formación

• GCSEs including English and maths, or Level 2 literacy and numeracy with relevant experience

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one alongside teachers to engage with learning and rebuild confidence
• Encourage resilience, emotional regulation, and positive choices
• Work with families and external professionals to meet pupils' support needs
• Help pupils achieve individual learning and behaviour targets
• Supervise and support targeted pupils inside and outside the classroom
• Celebrate small achievements and progress with pupils

Conocimientos

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Patience

Team player

Educación

Five GCSEs incl. English & Maths

Descripción del empleo

Permanent mentor (pupil support worker) post on the Horizon Service at The Harbour School's Vista Campus, supporting primary-age pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. Work is small-group and one-to-one support alongside teachers, helping pupils re-engage with learning, manage emotions and reach individual targets. Hours are 37 a week, or 24 over Monday to Wednesday, all in term time. Applicants need a UK driving licence with an insured vehicle and an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one alongside teachers to engage with learning and rebuild confidence
• Encourage resilience, emotional regulation and positive choices, including on the hardest days
• Work with families and external professionals to meet pupils' support needs
• Help pupils achieve their individual learning and behaviour targets
• Supervise and support targeted pupils inside and outside the classroom
• Celebrate small achievements and progress with pupils

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English and maths at grade C or above, or equivalent Level 2 literacy and numeracy with relevant experience

Experience

• Experience of working with children
• Knowledge or experience of SEMH, alternative provision, youth work or a related field, or a deep understanding of the difficulties some children face

Skills & knowledge

• Stays calm and steady when emotions run high
• Patient, understanding and skilled at building positive relationships
• Understands that progress takes time and persists through difficult days
• Works well as a team player

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• UK driving licence and vehicle with business insurance
• Consent to an online search of name, education and employment after shortlisting

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Full work history in the application, including any gaps in employment

What’s offered

• Strong induction and ongoing training
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to develop a career within the school and the Southern Education Trust