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Learning Support Mentor (Full time), Chesterfield
Client:
Vision for Education
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
2a343905f963
Job Views:
73
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
About the role
The role of a Learning Support Mentor will be suitable for candidates who have the commitment, passion, and resilience to make a difference to pupils who have a range of social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and special educational needs, such as ADHD, Autism, and ACES. Under the guidance of senior staff within an agreed system of supervision, you will work flexibly across the provision in response to the needs of pupils. As part of a specialist team, the Learning Support Mentor plays an important role in helping to create a stimulating, safe, and structured environment for pupils with complex needs. When pupils are regulated, the Learning Support Mentor supports pupils’ long-term development through the planning and delivery of interventions, coaching conversations, and therapeutic activities, or by providing general support in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher.
Requirements
The desired Learning Support Mentor will have:
* At least 6 months experience in a SEMH, PRU setting, residential, or youth work
* Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
* Emotional intelligence and the ability to react calmly in stressful situations
* The ability to support all students with consistent, unconditional positive regard, identifying and responding to their individual needs
* The ability to work on initiative and proactively
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