At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor and support pupils with additional learning and emotional needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join justteachers, a dedicated team focused on educational success and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal development and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on resilience, confidence, and positive outcomes for learners.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your mentoring skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; mentoring or SEND experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
About the role
justteachers are recruiting for a full-time long-term Learning Mentor to start ASAP in a specialist educational provision within a mainstream Primary school in Longsight supporting pupils with a range of additional learning, behavioural and emotional needs.
This specialist setting provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.
The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience and personal development, helping learners build the confidence and skills needed for future success.
As a Learning Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to engage with education.
You will build positive relationships, provide targeted mentoring and help pupils develop strategies to improve attendance, behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing.
- Promote engagement, attendance and positive participation.
- Build strong and professional relationships with pupils.
- Support behaviour and pastoral intervention plans.
- Contribute to safeguarding and welfare procedures.
Pre-requisites
- Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
- Experience within mentoring, pastoral support, youth work or SEND settings is desirable.
- Patient, resilient and supportive approach.
- Ability to motivate and engage young people.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
- Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.
Learning Mentor - Longsight in Manchester employer: Justteachers ltd
Justteachers is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for dedicated education professionals. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. Located in the picturesque Stratford upon Avon, our school fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork and innovation thrive, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
