Learning and Behaviour Mentor - Leicester, United Kingdom - Oaklands College

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Description

College

Ellesmere College
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary

- £21,113 - £22,856 per annum

Posted
6th June 202 Start Date
3rd July 202 Expires
21st June :00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
3rd July 202 Job ID

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Level 2 Learning/Behaviour Mentor with excellent interpersonal skills to work with our students primarily on our Aylestone Meadows site although travel between sites could be required.

This is a permanent post working 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year.

You will need to be committed to removing barriers to learning for students, covering all age ranges and abilities. Experience of using Makaton, PEC's and sensory approaches would be desirable.

Successful applicants will have the following qualities:

good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals and parents.

- be prepared to deal with students who are at crisis point, which will include the use of Team Teach
- excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
- ability to assist class teachers and T.A.'s to implement behaviour strategies for individual students
- be able to work well as part of a busy team
- good timekeeping and attendance
- ability to maintain a calm and constructive approach in difficult situations
- to be able to work closely with parents, both in an advisory and supportive capacity

Ellesmere College is a large, aspirational special school located in the City of Leicester

Ellesmere College provides education for up to 426 children and young people, from 4 to 19 years, with a range of moderate to complex learning difficulties.

This is a very exciting time for Ellesmere College as we continue to expand from 1 site to 3 sites.

We have now settled into our Knighton Fields Centre and our Post-16 provision plans are in place for a new site.

These additional sites provide bespoke educational opportunities for our Post-16 students and our students with the most complex needs, in particular those with communication and interaction difficulties including complex autism.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, flexible, enthusiastic, committed and self motivated group of staff who have an innovative and creative approach which ensures children and young people who have a range of special educational needs achieve the best possible learning outcomes.

We are looking for the best as we continue our journey towards outstanding.

Ellesmere College:

Is a supportive and friendly environment committed to staff and student wellbeing.
Offers a high quality professional development programme.
Has a committed and enthusiastic staff and governor team.
Is a school where partnerships with home and other agencies are seen as vital in supporting individual students to achieve their full potential.
Is a place where excellence is the norm.
Has a comprehensive wellbeing package including access to free counselling, physiotherapy, GPs, legal advice etc.

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am on Wednesday 21st June

Interview Dates:
Tuesday 4th July