Learning Support Mentor

at  Vision For Education

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Mentor you will:

• Being able to relate well to, and communicate with children is essential for this role. A can-do attitude, a flexible approach and a willingness to take part is a must.
• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt to fast paced situations.
• Vocational subjects including hair and beauty, construction, mechanical engineering, electrical and sports experience is desirable but not essential.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Relevant experience

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

ABOUT VISION FOR EDUCATION

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

WHAT VISION FOR EDUCATION OFFER

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• 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.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Primary and Secondary SEND Alternative Provision, based in Ashington is looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Mentor to work in either Key Stage 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this Primary and Secondary SEND Alternative Provision as part of an established team, the desired Learning Support Mentor will be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviour. This full time Learning Support Mentor role is long term from April ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person. The successful Learning Support Mentor will inspire, support and motivate pupils who have been removed from mainstream education. A can-do attitude, a flexible approach and a willingness to take part is a must.

As a Learning Support Mentor you will:

• Work alongside Teacher/Supervisor to enable the smooth running of the classroom/workshop and to ensure that resources are managed effectively with the help of Teacher/Supervisor.
• Under direction from Teacher/Supervisor assist in the learning and achievement of all learners in the classroom/workshop, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Treat learners with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual trust and respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to your professional position.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day supervision of learners.
• Assist in managing learners effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to learners’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge learners.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Be responsible for improving your teaching support role through participating fully in training and development opportunities.
• Be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils within the school
• Be familiar with the content of the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education policy.

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Mentor you will:

• Being able to relate well to, and communicate with children is essential for this role. A can-do attitude, a flexible approach and a willingness to take part is a must.
• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt to fast paced situations.
• Vocational subjects including hair and beauty, construction, mechanical engineering, electrical and sports experience is desirable but not essential