A specialist SEND provision in Stockton-on-Tees are looking to appoint a Learning Mentor to work directly with students ages 11-16 who have a diagnosis of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a full time Learning Mentor role which may become permanent for the right person.
About the role
As a Learning Mentor, the successful candidate will be working with students who may present difficult and challenging behaviours, and who may struggle to regulate their emotions. The role of an Learning Mentor also involves supporting the students develop their life skills, independence and social skills, as well as their academic studies.
The desired Learning Mentor will have;
- Experience of working with secondary school aged children
- Experience of working with pupils with SEMH
- A passion for education and helping people
- A nurturing and engaging personality
About the school
This school student centred provision and the decisions that they make, are all made in the best interests of the students. The school encourage students to reflect on the past and learn from it, however they also help each student focus on the future and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Requirements
- Experience of working with secondary school aged children
- Experience of working with pupils with SEMH
- A passion for education and helping people
- A nurturing and engaging personality
About Vision for Education
Salary
£360 to £450 per week
- relevant experience
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.