Learning Mentor - Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom - Simply Education Ltd

Simply Education Ltd
Simply Education Ltd
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Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Role:
Learning Mentor


Location:
Ellesmere Port

April Start


Contract:
Full-time, Long-term contract


Simply Education is excited to be working with a local school in Ellesmere Port that shares our values and commitment to helping students achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an outstanding Learning Mentor to work with this school to support the fantastic teachers in their work and provide consistency and stability for their students.

As a Learning Mentor, you will play a vital role in helping students aged between 8-16 to develop and grow, supporting them in their academic studies and wider life skills.


This school takes a child-centred approach to learning, working with each individual student to understand their current needs and interests, and developing an education plan that suits them best.

All students have an EHCP in place, and you will work with teachers to support students to build on their prior knowledge and plug any gaps in their learning.


In addition to academic studies, this school is dedicated to providing students with the experiences, life skills, and knowledge they need to be successful in their futures.

This includes practical skills such as cooking and financial knowledge, as well as social skills and emotional support.


The ideal Learning Mentor for this role will have experience working in education, be comfortable contributing to the school and classroom values and ethos and be committed to supporting students with social emotional and mental health needs.

You will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable and flexible, and have a passion for helping young people to achieve their full potential.


If you are interested in this exciting Learning Mentor opportunity to work with a school that is dedicated to supporting students and developing their skills, please get in touch with Simply Education today.

We look forward to hearing from you

Advantages of working in an SENH environment

  • Shorter working hours which will help you to establish a better work life balance.
  • Smaller class sizes where you can really get to know your students
  • More noncontact time so marking can be done during the working hours
  • Flexibility within the curriculum meaning you can be creative with your approach.
  • Satisfaction in supporting and seeing students reach their full potential.
  • Complimentary lunch

Key Responsibilities:

  • To support students to access their learning.
  • Support the students to become reengaged with their learning.
  • Model and promote high behaviour expectations.
  • Communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.
  • To prepare the students for life beyond school.

Key Requirements:

  • An understanding of SEMH needs
  • Knowledge and understanding of vocational education.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Resilience and the ability to model and promote high behaviour expectations.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate students.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Driving license and access to own transport is desirable.
The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

  • Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.
  • Exclusive access to our Educational Development Managers
  • We offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, Deescalation Practices, An introduction to the role of a Cover Supervisor and Behaviour management. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill your understanding and approach.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
- £75 referral scheme
  • If you refer a friend to us both you and your friend will receive a £75 bonus following the successful completion of 10 days.


Alternatively, if this role isn't quite right for you, please do get in contact as we are currently working on several exciting opportunities within the Cheshire area which could be the right role for you.


REF:
ENB-LM11-CH66
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