A term-time education mentor role with MacIntyre's No Limits division, opening a new transitional provision for young people with learning disabilities aged 16 to 25 leaving school or sixth form. The core work is teaching life skills such as public transport, managing money and using libraries and sports centres, delivered from a base in Cotton End and in the community. No prior experience is needed as training is provided, but you need your own transport and must be willing to travel to students' homes.
What the job involves
- Deliver bespoke education to young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs, including autism, ADHD and communication difficulties
- Teach life skills such as using public transport, managing money and accessing local resources like libraries and sports centres
- Work from the Cotton End base and in the community
- Support students from their own homes where needed
- Use students' interests and passions to enhance learning in a nurturing environment
- Build positive relationships with students, help them develop self-esteem and break down barriers
- Record learning and complete administration after the teaching day
Qualifications
- GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Checks & eligibility
- UK manual driving licence
- Existing right to work in the UK
Other
- Own transport and willingness to travel across the area
Nice to have
- Experience in special education as a learning support or teaching assistant
- Experience as a support worker in the social care sector
What’s offered
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave a year including public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid DBS check
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and staff discounts scheme
- Full induction with online and face-to-face training and mentoring from experienced colleagues
- Opportunity to gain a certificate in education and training
- Ongoing training, professional qualifications where relevant and career progression
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