Job description
SEND Support Mentor
Location: Durham
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? We are a leading recruitment agency looking to fill an exciting opportunity for a full-time SEND Learning Mentor to join a dynamic SEND School in Durham. This is your chance to be a part of a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment, where your contributions will directly impact student’s academic and personal development.
SEND Needs: Autism, ADHD,Moderate to severe learning difficulties and PMLD
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Developing and using strategies to manage and support pupils with a variety of needs
· Supporting 1:1 support to with children with special needs and helping with lower academic activities
· Assisting in managing pupils with behavioural needs
· Working alongside teachers, Heads of House and support staff to promote the effective use of behaviour management strategies.
· Working alongside parents in helping them to support the work of the school in improving individual children’s behaviour and ensuring that there are effective lines of communication operating between school and home.
· Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills.
Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following:
· A competitive salary depending on experience
· Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants * Professional and organised structure
· 24-hour service
· A rewarding teaching environment
· Professional career development
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work