At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable 11-16 year olds with emotional and educational challenges.
- Company: Vibrant East London secondary school with a dedicated pastoral team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a supportive environment, and develop your career.
- Other info: Dynamic staff team passionate about supporting students' well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while exploring future career paths.
- Qualifications: Empathetic individuals with experience working with young people preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 29000 £ per year.
Learning Mentor required for an East London school to start in September 2019 for a 1 year contract.
Responsibilities include:
- Remove barriers to learning
- Action planning and assessments
- 1:1 Pastoral Officer
This is a great opportunity for experienced or aspiring Learning Mentors to work in a vibrant East London secondary school. The post would suit a graduate looking to gain experience in schools with a view to becoming an educational psychologist, counsellor, social worker, or secondary school teacher in the future. It will also suit an experienced teaching assistant or learning mentor who excels at providing pastoral support to vulnerable young people.
The successful Learning Mentor will work in the specialist Pastoral team, providing emotional support to 11-16 year olds who are struggling in the mainstream environment. Students may attend the unit for various reasons, including self-harm, bereavement, emotional problems, or disruptive behaviour in class.
Applicants should be empathetic individuals with previous experience working with vulnerable 11-16 year olds, whether in a school or similar environment. You should be confident and able to manage a case load, conducting 1:1 interventions, assessments, and action plans.
If this sounds like you and you are looking for a Learning Mentor role to start in September, please send your CV for consideration, and we will be in touch if you fit the criteria we are looking for.
Learning Mentor employer: Key Skills Education Ltd
Join a vibrant East London secondary school as a Learning Mentor, where you will be part of a dynamic and dedicated pastoral team committed to supporting vulnerable 11-16 year olds. This role offers not only the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, whether you aspire to become an educational psychologist, counsellor, or teacher. With a supportive work culture and a focus on removing barriers to learning, this is an ideal environment for empathetic individuals looking to develop their careers in education.
