SEN Learning Mentor

Posted 20 July 2018
Salary Negotiable
LocationChigwell
Job type Permanent
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceSLM/ZM/001_1532076883
Contact NameZeki Mehmet

Job description

Learning Mentor - SEN School/Alternative Provision - Chigwell - September 2018 Start

This progressive SEN/Autistic School in Chigwell an alternative learning provision are looking for a Learning Mentor to join their small specialist team, teaching and supporting learners who struggle with all areas of learning and social integration.

The School:

My client are a Specialist school looking to hire a SEN Learning Mentor to start a new role in September 2018. The school are warm, welcoming and genuinely caring, they provide 'Learning for Life' for pupils with special educational needs. The school believe that to truly flourish children must feel valued, the focus on what each child can achieve and celebrate their successes.

The school has bright and airy classrooms, as well as specialist rooms where their dedicated teachers and support staff help pupils to become effective learners and valued members of the school community.

Candidate Specification:

To be a Learning Mentor in this school it is important that you are calm and collective in challenging situation. This provision is a new venture for the school and you must be able to work well in a team and respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to the teams. You must have full working knowledge and experience of implementing learning and therapeutic approaches along with a good understanding of child development and learning processes.

For this Learning Mentor role you must be confident and experienced as you will be expected to lead and support other staff, the school are looking for learning mentors who would ideally like to have either a psychology degree.

Other Points:

  • Learning Mentor required
  • September 2018 start
  • £70.00 to £90.00 per day
  • Psychology Degree (desirable)
  • Significant relevant experience as a Learning Mentor (essential)
  • Previous experience in a school, working with young people with Autism and learning difficulties (desirable)

If you feel you would like to apply for this fantastic Learning Mentor opportunity please contact Zeki Mehmet at Remedy Education.