Teaching and Learning Mentor

BeyondAutism; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

BeyondAutism in Greater London is seeking dedicated individuals to support autistic young adults in our Post-19 service and in the community. You will collaborate with Teaching and Learning Mentors, using Behaviour Analysis teaching methods to help students access learning at their own pace.

You will follow the supervision of Supervisors and Behaviour Analysts, learn new skills, and contribute to a safe, professional and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young adults with special needs including autism.
• To be educated to A Level or recognised child care qualification.
• Emotional and physical resilience to meet the challenges and demands of the role.
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with special needs (desirable).
• To be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• The role involves supporting a young adult in our Post-19 service and out in the community using Behaviour Analysis teaching methods.
• You will work with a team of Teaching and Learning Mentors to meet daily needs in a professional, safe and engaging environment.
• Follow the principles of Behaviour Analysis to enable learning at the student’s own pace.
• Further training on Behaviour Analysis in an adult setting will be provided to the successful candidate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Emotional resilience

Interest in autism

Education

A Level or childcare qualification

Job description

Full time, permanent

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who share our mission of empowering autistic young adults to lead lives full of choice and opportunity.

You will be a strong team player with great communication skills, have the ability to work under pressure, and above all be passionate and committed to the development of the adults at our service. You will need to be willing to learn and work under the supervision of the Supervisors, and Behaviour Analysts.

Job Purpose

The role involves supporting a young adult in our Post-19 service and out in the community. Working with a team of Teaching and Learning Mentors, you will provide excellent support using the methods of Behaviour Analysis teaching to an autistic young adult and associated learning difficulties. You will support the Behaviour Analyst and Advanced Skills Practitioner in ensuring the daily needs of our students are met in a professional, competent, safe and fun environment within our Post-19 service. You will need to follow the principles of Behaviour Analysis to enable the students to access learning in a way that allows them to learn new skills at their own pace. Further training on Behaviour Analysis in an adult setting will be given to the successful candidate.

You will need

• An interest in working with young adults with special needs including autism.
• To be educated to A Level or recognised child care qualification.
• Emotional and physical resilience to meet the challenges and demands of the role.
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with special needs (desirable).
• To be able to work effectively in a team environment.

We are particularly seeking applications from people that represent the diversity of our community.

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be conducted for the successful applicant.