SEN/SEMH Learning Mentor

Academics Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking a SEN Learning Mentor to support children with additional needs in a caring, patient environment. The role focuses on one-to-one support and engaging activities to promote positive learning.

You will work Monday to Friday, term-time, start ASAP, with daily rate £95-£105 and a DBS check required or willing to apply. Experience with children is beneficial but not essential; passion and adaptability are key.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support learners with one-to-one assistance.
• Run engaging sessions to create a fun, happy learning environment.
• Help manage challenging behaviour and encourage positive choices.
• Assist with transitions and monitor progress in small-group settings.

Skills

Caring and patient

Adaptable

Passion for SEN

Experience with children

Willingness to learn

DBS check

Job description

SEN Learning Mentor

Are you interested in special education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can support young children? Are you kind, caring and nurturing? If you're passionate about making a difference and feel that you could help to encourage, motivate, and support children with additional needs to reach their full potential then this Mentor role is for you!

Role Details:

Location - Cheltenham

Salary: £95 - £105 per day paid weekly (DOE)

Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Start: ASAP

Contract: Term Time onlyA Special Needs Setting in Cheltenham are looking for a caring and nurturing mentor to join their friendly team! The setting supports children with various additional needs, including Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, those with lower cognitive abilities and complex learning needs. Therefore, if you are patient, understanding and up for a challenge then you will be perfect for this role!

As a Mentor, your daily duties will involve supporting learners whilst providing one to one support. You will help run exciting sessions to help make the classroom a fun and happy learning environment. You will also help manage any challenging behaviour that occurs, and encourage all students to make positive choices.

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults would be really helpful. This could be professional or personal experience, such as having a family member with additional needs. A relevant degree, such as Psychology or Criminology, would also be desirable. However, passion and enthusiasm come first!

Key Qualities Academics is seeking:

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for helping children with SEN succeed.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and take on training opportunities.
• An enhanced DBS check (Or willingness to apply for one).

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy