SEN/SEMH Learning Mentor

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Stroud is seeking a SEN/SEMH Learning Mentor to support children with additional needs in a nurturing classroom. You will provide one-to-one support, help run engaging sessions, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Experience with children or vulnerable adults is helpful, and a relevant degree (e.g., Psychology or Criminology) is desirable. A DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one. This role is term-time only with daily rate of 95–105 GBP.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable groups is beneficial.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
• Passion and enthusiasm are essential; training opportunities will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to learners.
• Help run engaging sessions to create a fun, positive learning environment.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and encourage positive choices.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Adaptable

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

SEN/SEMH 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 - Stroud
• Salary: 95 - 105 per day paid weekly (DOE)
• Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Term Time only

A Special Needs Setting in Stroud 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.