Learning Support Mentor

Learning Support Mentor
Types of contract available: permanent and full-time, permanent and part-time, part-time maternity cover (until July 2027)
Salary: from £24,577 annum FTE
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time available, Term-Time Only (38 weeks in a year)

Are you a compassionate, empathetic individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a Learning Support Mentor to join our team. This is an incredibly rewarding role that is particularly well-suited to individuals considering embarking on a future career in teaching or education support.

In this role, you will be the architect of a student's confidence and independence. You will work closely with teaching staff to empower young people with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, physical access needs, and language impairments, ensuring they can fully access their vocational curriculum and achieve their potential.

Benefits

Generous employer contributions through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
BUPA Health Expenses cash plan, Occupational Health services, free annual flu vaccinations, and a corporate eye care scheme.
A free, independent telephone counselling service available whenever you need it.
Free gym membership options, discounted fitness classes, and free on-site parking with EV charging points.
Responsibilities:

Partner with lecturing staff to support students within a variety of learning environments, assisting with reading materials, note-taking, word processing, and using digital enabling technologies.
Modify and adapt classroom resources responsively to meet learner needs, such as enlarging text and simplifying carrier language
Empower young people to make progress towards their personalised learning outcomes, including specific Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
Support the implementation of targeted therapy interventions, such as Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy, under the guidance of clinical professionals.

Requirements:

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Holding or working towards a Level 2 Learning Support Qualification is highly desirable.

Recent and demonstrable experience supporting individuals with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or disabilities.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.
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Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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