Youth Mentor

Five Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational assistance organization in Gloucester is seeking Teaching Assistants/Mentors to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will work one-on-one with students displaying challenging behaviors, providing emotional and educational support. Relevant qualifications, compassion, and flexibility are essential for this rewarding role.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support while working

Qualifications

• Demonstrate positive reinforcement techniques.
• Build relationships with pupils effectively.
• Right to work in the UK with a valid visa.
• Access to transport or main bus routes.
• Available to work 8.30-3.30, 5 days a week during term time.
• Relevant references and DBS/police checks if required.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead teacher to engage students.
• Support students on a one-to-one basis.
• Be flexible to work outside the classroom.
• Use de-escalation techniques for calm behavior.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Display compassion and patience.

Skills

Positive reinforcement

Relationship building

Calmness under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Are you a recent Psychology, Health and social care or Education graduate? Five Education is offering exciting positions mentoring children with SEND. We work with Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools in Bristol and Bath and are looking for Teaching assistants/Mentors to support several students with dysregulated behaviour. The students need support in engaging in lesson time and group activities. They often display challenging behaviours and require emotional support. An understanding of emotional needs and an empathetic approach are desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Working with the lead teacher to help engage the student as much as possible.
• Working on a one-to-one basis.
• Be flexible and willing to work with the student outside the classroom.
• Using de-escalation techniques to ensure the student stays calm.
• Providing a positive role model for young people.
• Be compassionate and patient.

Essential Criteria

• You will be able to demonstrate positive reinforcement
• Confident and able to build relationships with the pupils
• Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
• Access to bicycle, car, or near main bus routes
• Able to work 8.30-3.30, 5 days per week term time only
• Relevant references and DBS/police checks, if required
• If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What Five Education offers

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)