We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, empathetic individual, with experience of working with children in an educational setting. As a 1:1 Learning Support Mentor you will develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with a named student to enable the pupil to agree plans and targets to move forwards. You will be supporting a student’s access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources and providing feedback on their progress as required. The successful candidate will be required to act as a positive role model to the students.
The successful candidate will:
- Have effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Have a background knowledge of the Foundation and National Curriculum
- Have the ability to empathise with students
- Be able to lead and work effectively with small intervention groups of the most disadvantaged and highest needs students on the SEN register
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Have the ability to be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the challenges of this role