Learning Support Mentor

Five Education is looking to recruit a Learning Support Mentor in Cheltenham. As a support mentor, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes. The role will also require personal care, including toileting. Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience and proactiveness are essential. You will need to be available 8:30-15:30. This work is term time anf full time only. Please do not apply if you cannot work Monday to Friday. Responsibilities and duties: · Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups · Help pupils to remain focused · Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential Essential Criteria: · Be empathetic, kind and patient · Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa) · Two recent references, covering the last 2 years · Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willing to obtain *If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.