Permanent mentor (pupil support worker) post on the Horizon Service at The Harbour School's Vista Campus, supporting primary-age pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. Work is small-group and one-to-one support alongside teachers, helping pupils re-engage with learning, manage emotions and reach individual targets. Hours are 37 a week, or 24 over Monday to Wednesday, all in term time. Applicants need a UK driving licence with an insured vehicle and an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one alongside teachers to engage with learning and rebuild confidence
- Encourage resilience, emotional regulation and positive choices, including on the hardest days
- Work with families and external professionals to meet pupils' support needs
- Help pupils achieve their individual learning and behaviour targets
- Supervise and support targeted pupils inside and outside the classroom
- Celebrate small achievements and progress with pupils
Qualifications
- Five GCSEs including English and maths at grade C or above, or equivalent Level 2 literacy and numeracy with relevant experience
Experience
- Experience of working with children
- Knowledge or experience of SEMH, alternative provision, youth work or a related field, or a deep understanding of the difficulties some children face
Skills & knowledge
- Stays calm and steady when emotions run high
- Patient, understanding and skilled at building positive relationships
- Understands that progress takes time and persists through difficult days
- Works well as a team player
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- UK driving licence and vehicle with business insurance
- Consent to an online search of name, education and employment after shortlisting
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Full work history in the application, including any gaps in employment
What’s offered
- Strong induction and ongoing training
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to develop a career within the school and the Southern Education Trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
