Learning Mentor - Alternative Provision
Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Term Time
Contract: Fixed term until end of academic year (with potential to become permanent)
Pay: £105 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
We are working with a small, specialist Alternative Provision in Berkeley that is looking to welcome a Learning Mentor into their growing and dedicated team. This setting offers a unique, child-centred approach tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils who find mainstream education challenging. This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where relationships, creativity, and consistency are at the heart of everything they do. You will be supporting students aged 5-17 with SEND and/or behavioural needs, many of whom are unable to access full-time education in mainstream settings. The setting benefits from small group sizes and high staff-to-student ratios.
The Role
Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Planning and leading engaging sessions, including arts and crafts, therapeutic activities, and life skills
Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, and social skills
Maintaining high expectations while providing consistent, nurturing support
Working as part of a close team to follow a bespoke educational approach
Benefits
Training in the setting's specialist approach
Free on-site parking
Lunch provided daily
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
A supportive environment where staff development is valued
Requirements
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or behavioural needs
A full, clean UK driving licence
Willingness to transport students (insurance and mileage reimbursement provided)
A positive, proactive attitude and openness to learning new approaches
Ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team
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