SEN Learning Support Mentor — Growth & Wellbeing

Academics; Old Down; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Mentor for a specialist Alternative Provision setting in Stroud, Gloucestershire. You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to help learners manage behaviour, engage in learning and build social and emotional skills for life.

This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where every learner feels valued and understood while attending the provision, with term-time hours, a start ASAP and a Monday-Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and adaptable approach essential.
• Genuine passion for helping children with SEN.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training opportunities.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe and encouraging environment to help learners thrive.
• Assisting with specific interventions to support social and emotional progress and regulation.
• Support with monitoring achievements and helping learners feel supported to reach their full potential.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies are followed at all times.
• Supporting learners with their learning and personal development so that they feel accepted and valued.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Adaptable

Passion for SEN

Willingness to train

DBS check

Job description

Academics are recruiting a passionate SEN Learning Support Mentor for a specialist Alternative Provision setting in Stroud, Gloucestershire. You will work alongside experienced teaching staff to help learners manage behaviour, engage in learning and build social and emotional skills for life.

This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where every learner feels valued and understood while attending the provision, with term-time hours, a start ASAP and a Monday-Friday schedule