Teaching and Learning Mentor

BeyondAutism; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to empowering autistic young adults seeks passionate individuals for a support role in their Post-19 service. You will work collaboratively to improve the lives of students using Behaviour Analysis techniques. A Level education and a commitment to learning about special needs are essential for this fulfilling opportunity.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young adults with autism.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a young adult in Post-19 service and community.
• Work with Behaviour Analyst to meet daily needs of students.
• Follow Behaviour Analysis principles to facilitate learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Working under pressure

Education

A Level

Recognised child care qualification

Job description

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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.