EBD Learning Mentor
- Recruiter
- Randstad Education Group
- Location
- Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
- Salary
- £50 - £75 per day
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 13 Feb 2017
- Ref
- EBD/J01/Sal
- Contact
- Mudasser Ahmed
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Special Needs
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Flexible Hours
Are you looking to join a school with pupils who have experienced real difficulties in mainstream high schools?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work within education at a highly supportive school?
Would you like to make a difference to students with Emotional and Behavioural Needs?
You will be joining a team that works hard to make sure that the high expectations they have for pupils and staff, are met and that each pupil's individual skills and talents are developed and rewarded.
Benefits
- The opportunity to work with pupils within small groups basis to address their individual needs for 1 to 3 hour sessions.
- The chance to have a real impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable pupils in the city.
- Students who are courteous and friendly towards staff and visitors
- The support of skilled experienced and committed teams of colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting oneself in a highly professional manner
- Ability to listen and understand the needs and aspirations of children
- Undertake first line child protection measures, reporting areas of concern to the Childcare Leader.
- Adapt activities to meet the needs of groups or individuals.
- helping learners who are underperforming in their subjects, either on a one-to-one basis outside the classroom or within lessons;
- implementing strategies and supporting learners in self-esteem and confidence-building activities;
- listening to and helping learners resolve a range of issues that are creating barriers to learning;
In order for you to apply you should have:
- A Relevant qualification within social work, or psychology or education would be desirable
- Experience of working with young people with challenging behaviours is highly desirable
- Relevant and recent employment references
- Being Team Teach trained is desirable but not essential
If you are looking for a school that will provide you with opportunities to immerse yourself within the school holistically then please apply below.