SEN Learning Mentor. Job in Braintree Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is searching for an experienced Learning Mentor to provide one-on-one tutoring support for primary and secondary students in the Braintree area. The role involves tailoring tuition to meet individual student needs, assisting with life skills, and integrating students into their local environment. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN), hold the right to work in the UK, and have an enhanced DBS certificate. Flexible working hours are available, supporting a varied timetable.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or be willing to process a new application.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for primary or secondary aged students.
• Deliver tailored tuition in core subjects.
• Assist with life skills and planning for the future.

Skills

Experience with SEND or disengaged pupils

Creativity

Patience

Flexible thinking

Education

QTS or equivalent learning support experience

UK classroom teaching experience

Job description

Prospero Teaching are currently looking for experienced tutors and mentors to provide 1:1 support for Primary or Secondary aged students.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for experienced tutors and mentors to provide support to students currently out of education. Tuition is in place for students with EHCP's, so subjects would need to be tailored to the needs of the students.

The tuition aspect of the role requires the tutors to deliver the core subjects to the pupils and the mentoring aspect of the role requires trips to the local area, helping the young people integrate into the local area, CV writing, planning for the future and life skills.

Due to the nature of the students we provide support to, applicants must have a background and strong understanding of SEN.

Position Details:

• Location: Braintree
• Position: Learning Mentor
• Hours: 2 - 30 hours per week
• Timetable: Flexible

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• QTS or equivalent learning support experience
• Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils
• UK classroom teaching experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Outreach Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this position, please send your CV to Grace Dorey by applying to this role.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: ongoing