SEN Education Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' annual leave including bank

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support (Employee

Staff discounts

Induction and training with career发展

Ongoing training and career progress

Paid training during school holidays

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an education mentor to support young people aged 16 and over with learning disabilities or autism in the community across the Nuneaton area. You will help learners build independence with life skills such as public transport, cooking, money management and everyday planning, travelling to homes and placements in your own vehicle.

This term-time role requires a caring, patient approach, a valid UK driving licence, own transport and the right to work in

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths.
• Full UK manual driving licence and own transport are advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support learners aged 16 and over with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and communication difficulties to build independence and confidence.
• Teach life skills including public transport, ICT, cooking, money management and independent living.
• Work in the community, supporting learners in real-life situations.
• Accompany learners to college or work experience placements.
• Support young people from their own homes across the area.

Skills

Kindness, patience and a friendly...

Initiative

Positive, can-do attitude and passion

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

This education mentor post with MacIntyre's No Limits service supports young people aged 16 and over who have learning disabilities or autism. The work takes place in the community rather than a classroom, building skills such as public transport, cooking, money management and independent living. The role is term-time only, with the post-holder travelling to learners' homes across the area in their own vehicle. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support learners aged 16 and over with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and communication difficulties to build independence and confidence
• Teach life skills including public transport, ICT, cooking, money management and independent living
• Work in the community, supporting learners in real-life situations
• Accompany learners to college or work experience placements
• Support young people from their own homes across the area

What's required

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths

Skills & knowledge

• Kindness, patience and a friendly manner
• Initiative
• Positive, can-do attitude and passion for supporting others

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Own transport
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
• Pre-employment checks

Other

• Willingness and ability to travel across the area

Nice to have

• Experience in special education, such as as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant
• Experience as a Support Worker in social care

What's offered

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and the staff discounts scheme
• Full induction, mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications where relevant, and career progression
• Up to three weeks of paid training and development during school holidays