Learning and Behaviour Mentor - Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom - Sir John Deanes College

Description

The post is full-time (37 hours per week) term time only and is temporary for two years in the first instance.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £20,593-£21,679 per annum (£24,010.Primarily the role involves delivering support strategies which will assist the student's individual learning and social needs and their academic studies.

You will also provide more wide-reaching support to all students at the College for example helping with revision strategies, time management and essay planning.

Candidates will ideally have experience of working with students with special education needs and will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to use their initiative and have a calm demeanour.

The Achievement and Support department is at the heart of the college and working as a Learning Mentor offers colleagues the opportunity to work within an experienced department and to make a real difference to students.

The post is full time (37 hours per week) term time only and is temporary for two years in the first instance.

30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.Part time hours or flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates, please indicate your preferences on your application form.

Providing learning support for students in class and one to one situations

Working with the subject teachers, parents, progress mentor and the Inclusion Manager regarding the needs of the student, including adaptations, materials and direct support are incorporated into lessons

Liaising with student's teachers, parents, progress mentors and the Inclusion Manager etc regarding the needs of the student, including adaptations, materials and direct support are incorporated into lessons

Supporting the student in participating in teaching activities and any follow-up tasks e.g. group activities and homework

Assisting the Inclusion Manager with monitoring achievement of the student, through the review process. Carrying out such other duties, as the job develops, as may be reasonably required by the Principal in accordance with the College's flexible approach to the efficient delivery of a quality support service

Ability to relate well to young people of this age range

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and positively welcome applications from every section of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from male applicants and those from a black and ethnic minority as they are under-represented within the College.

The ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English is essential.

Sir John Deane's is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore appropriate safeguarding checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made prior to the appointment.