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SalaryLearning Support Mentor
Location: Salford
Salary: £85 - £95
Contract Type: ASAP until July 2024, permanent thereafter
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people facing unique challenges? GSL Education is seeking dedicated Learning Support Mentors to join a specialized school in Salford, catering to students with EHCPs related to trauma, social, emotional, and mental health challenges, ADHD, ADD, OCD, and various associated conditions. We particularly welcome applications from graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Education.
As a Learning Support Mentor, you will engage in a highly demanding yet fulfilling role. Each child comes with a unique context, including mental health and trauma experiences, idiosyncrasies, cultures, and home lives. Building comfort and relationships through a restorative model is paramount and should never be overlooked.
Key Highlights:
- Work alongside outstanding SEN professionals and like-minded graduates in Psychology and Criminology.
- Opportunities for shadowing specialists, subject to their schedules and each child's context.
- Small class sizes of no more than 6 students, allowing for a mix of 1:1 and small group work based on lesson plans and individual contexts.
- Focus on developing key and personal skills through various activities, including sports, cooking, technology, music, drama, photography, and art.
- Access to comprehensive training and support provided by the school's excellent training system.
- Please note that this role requires a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
This rewarding opportunity offers ambitious individuals the chance to gain direct experience working with children and young people, paving the way for future careers in Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Youth/Social Justice, or Teaching. The role provides daily exposure to the nuanced and vital aspects of supporting students with diverse backgrounds and mental health needs.
If you are ready to make a difference and embark on a fulfilling career journey, apply now and be part of a supportive and dynamic educational environment. For more information about this rewarding role and the school, please don't hesitate to contact the Manchester Branch.
