Student Mentor - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom - Flourish at The Farm

Description

What is in it for you?

• You will enjoy working in a rural location with fantastic onsite facilities and resources.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your Mentoring skill set to become an expert in supporting students with specialists needs.
• Working in an established, supportive team of 12 you will be able to share best practice ideas in helping support the students that we work with.

Full time salary:

Actual pay
£17,759.16 and on the completion of probation will increase to
£18,596.81 (full time 39 week term time contract).

Additional benefits

• Term and yearly financial incentives.
• Four hours of student free dedicated admin time per week and one and a half hours of dedicated lunch and breaks (no students on site during breaks) per day.
• Termly staff celebrations (meal and drinks provided).
• Opportunities to increase responsibilities and pay and earn additional pay during school holiday time.
• Development and upskilling we will offer you on the job training from specialists and you will have access to over 70 online CPD courses.

The Role

Flourish at the Farm is a reputable Alternative Provision that provides a practical and outdoor learning education in a therapeutic environment.

We are a provision that is approved by Warwickshire County Council and other Local Authorities and have supported over 100 schools throughout the Midlands.

The role of a Mentor is to support students which range between the ages of 7-16 with curriculum learning (KS1, 2, 3 & 4), as well as working with them to develop life skills and achieve independence.

We are now proud to have a new Post 16 programme with opportunities to work with older students getting them ready for the next stage of their life.

A typical day will be spent working one to one with varying students either indoors or outdoors on set of diverse activities which are student led with the support of their Mentor.

There may be times when you need to adapt your mentoring style when things aren't going to plan. The ability to remain calm, consistent and patient is key in these situations.

You will be required to complete administration tasks such as reporting relating to student progress.


What we are looking for

You will have previous demonstrable Teaching Assistant/Mentor experience working with children with neurodiversity especially autism, ADHD and high levels of anxiety.

The essential skills required are as follows:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 Teaching Assistant equivalent qualification.
• The ability to effectively manage students with challenging behaviours and motivate students.
• Excellent communication skills and supportive, positive and nonjudgemental attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures or willingness to undertake training.
• Be flexible and very responsive in approach to teaching styles and methods.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.

We will be carrying out a brief telephone interview followed by an onsite interview with members of the Flourish Management Team.

Flourish at the Farm are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will need to have a clear and completed advanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.


Salary:
£17,759.16-£18,596.81 per year


Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Ability to Commute:

• StratforduponAvon (required)

Work Location:
In person