Student Support Mentor

Student Support Mentor (SEMH)

• Location: Oakham - LE15
• Salary: £80 - £100 per day
• Hours: Full-time and part-time options available.
• Contract type: Temporary (Temp to Perm upon completion of probation)

Job purpose: To support, motivate and mentor students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and complex behavioural needs, and help them access the curriculum and achieve their academic and personal goals.
You will be expected to make a real positive impact on the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage students as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate.
Main duties and responsibilities:

• To identify and assess the needs of students who require additional support and intervention, and plan and deliver appropriate and effective support programmes in collaboration with teachers, SENCO, and other staff.
• To work with students individually or in small groups, both inside and outside the classroom, and provide them with academic, social, emotional and behavioural support, as well as life skills and career guidance.
• To monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of the support programmes, and provide regular feedback and reports to students, parents, staff and external agencies as required.
• To liaise and communicate with parents, carers, staff and external agencies, and establish positive and trusting relationships with them, and act as an advocate for the students and their needs.
• To promote the inclusion, participation and well-being of students with social, emotional and mental health needs and complex behavioural needs, and help them develop positive attitudes, self-esteem and resilience.
• To follow the school policies and procedures, and adhere to the relevant legislation and codes of practice regarding safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
• To participate in relevant training, professional development and supervision, and keep up to date with current research and best practice in the field of social, emotional and mental health and complex behavioural needs.
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the headteacher, SENCO, or inclusion manager, and contribute to the overall vision and ethos of the school.

Who we are looking for:

• Educated to GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Strong experience of working with children and young people with challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and attendance policies and legislation
• A strong understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people with mental health needs and SEN
• Ability to use data to understand and track student targets and progress.
• Strong ability to liaise effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals.

What's in it for you?

• School holidays.
• Comprehensive training programme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• Supportive team environment where you matter.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

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