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 BS35.
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, offering purposeful, engaging, and fun activities and lessons that progress each individual student and challenge them appropriately.
The school is looking for someone 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 as ex-army personnel, ex-prison officers, ex-counsellors, or sports coaches.
This role is ideal for someone seeking to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on a teaching career, or for graduates looking to make a bold career change.
The Role:
1. Working closely with the staff team, especially teachers, to contribute to students' EHCPs and meet their individual academic and social needs.
2. Planning and delivering interventions alongside teachers.
3. Supporting in managing pupils' behaviour and ensuring a positive, 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, adhering to safeguarding procedures.
6. Reporting safeguarding concerns following the school's policies.
All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates will include statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent employment later.
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We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. Candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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