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Protocol Education are currently recruiting for Learning Mentors to work with children with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and SEND needs in a school in BS34.
The school is a Primary School which also provides alternative provision for students with SEND and SEMH who are unable to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. Your role will include that of a Mentor/Support Worker, supporting their SEMH and SEND specific needs, well-being, and academic abilities in a structured and adapted curriculum. The majority of students have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs), and as a key support worker, you will contribute and work together with the students to achieve their targets and offer purposeful, engaging, fun activities and lessons that progress each individual student and challenge them appropriately.
The school is looking for candidates with previous school experience or experience in a supportive role, such as a support worker, youth worker, teaching assistant, carer, intervention worker, or tutor. They are also interested in candidates with backgrounds such as ex-army, ex-prison officer, ex-counsellor, or sports coach.
This role is ideal for someone seeking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career or for graduates looking for a new career opportunity.
The Role:
1. Working closely with the staff team, especially teachers, to contribute to students' EHCPs and meet their academic and social needs.
2. Planning and delivering interventions alongside teachers.
3. Supporting in managing pupil behaviour and ensuring a positive and constructive environment.
4. Candidate must be able to drive, as there will be collection and drop-offs (mileage covered).
5. De-escalating classroom situations appropriately, always following safeguarding procedures.
6. Reporting safeguarding concerns according to the school’s policies.
Applicants must have the necessary qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for details.
All pay rates are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles later.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in accordance with the DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include online searches of shortlisted applicants.
We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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