Student Support & Wellbeing Mentor

Teaching Personnel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a patient and resilient Education Assistant to provide one-to-one and small-group support in the Nurture Unit. You will help students with learning, confidence and engagement, and work with teachers to meet individual needs.

Experience working with children or young people in school or pastoral settings is advantageous; the role offers a chance to build a career in education, SEND or pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support in the Nurture Unit.
• Support students with learning, confidence and engagement.
• Help students manage emotions, behaviour and challenging situations.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support social skills, independence and resilience.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to meet individual needs.
• Help reintegrate students into mainstream lessons where appropriate.
• Promote positive behaviour in a calm, structured environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a patient and resilient Education Assistant to provide one-to-one and small-group support in the Nurture Unit. You will help students with learning, confidence and engagement, and work with teachers to meet individual needs.

Experience working with children or young people in school or pastoral settings is advantageous; the role offers a chance to build a career in education, SEND or pastoral support.