Send Student Support Mentor

Empowering Learning are hiring a SENDSupport Mentor in a bespoke and impressive SEND Setting in Leicestershire . Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is favourable. Experience within the a sector with transferrable skills may also be considered. The school is truly an amazing place to work! The staff make this unique environment a joy to work in.

Required Experience:

• Have experience working with young people
• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
• Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
• Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
• Have an understanding of behavioural management

Job Description:

• Supporting the class teacher and other teaching assistants in the day to day running of the class
• Supporting children during lessons/school activities
• Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
• Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
• Collecting evidence of children's work to support their assessment
• Providing emotional support for vulnerable young people and developing their resilience.

Support:

• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
• CV writing support
• £150 Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.

Empowering Learning Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.