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Join Our Team as a Learning Mentor: Make a Real Difference! Are you passionate about helping young people overcome complex challenges and re-engage with their education? Do you have the resilience and desire to make a lasting, positive impact? We are a highly supportive alternative provision academy committed to providing a personalised learning environment for students who are unable to attend mainstream education. Due to an exciting influx of new students, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as a Learning Mentor. The Opportunity As a Learning Mentor, you will be key in helping students aged 5 to 16 unlock their potential. You will work one-on-one with students, providing the intensive, personalised support they need to succeed both academically and emotionally.
Job Responsibility:
Personalised Support: Working individually with students to address and overcome both behavioural and academic challenges
Skill Development: Planning and running engaging activities, including weekly trips, to help students develop crucial coping strategies and life skills
Academic & Pastoral Care: Offering essential academic assistance and support for students' emotional well-being
Family Partnership: Collaborating with families to create a stable home environment that effectively supports the student's learning and behaviour
Requirements:
Previous experience working with young people, especially those with challenging behaviours
GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent experience)
An understanding of school safeguarding and digital literacy
A full driving licence is preferred due to the nature of the role
Nice to have:
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
CACHE level 1 or 2
CACHE level 2 or 3
early childhood studies degree
health and social care experience
health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
HLTA
NVQ level 2
NVQ level 3
NVQ level 4
What we offer:
PAYE
Referral Bonus
Continuous coaching and training
Flexible Work-Life Balance
Bespoke contracts
Wellbeing Afternoon once every half term
Opportunity to attend your own child's special events