Learning Support Mentor

Learning Support Mentor (Full Time) South Tyneside £(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) September 2024 onwards (Long Term Role) The School and Role This Secondary SEND Alternative Provision, based in South Tyneside is looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Mentor to work in Key Stage 3 or 4 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this 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 Associated Behavioural Difficulties. As a Learning Support Mentor you will support the class teacher in working with pupils who are disaffected to help raise standards of achievement and help enable them to become independent learners. You will engage in positive behaviour management and encourage pupils to engage in the wider social and academic aspects of school life through extracurricular activities. This full time Learning Support Mentor role is long term from September ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person. Requirements The desired Learning Support Mentor will have; -          Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children. -          Experience of working with pupils with SEND and/or SEMH.  -          A passion for the progress of SEND secondary school pupils. -          An ability to work as part of a team. -          Ability to deal with fast paced situations. What we offer As a Learning Support Mentor, part of our team, you benefit from:  Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.  Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).  Social and networking events. Pension contributions.  CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  We 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.  How to apply  If you are a Learning Support Mentor can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed). #visionsupport