Integra Education are seeking an experienced and dedicated Learning Mentor in Guildford. The successful applicant will work with a young pupil who receives their education through an EOTAS package (Educated other than at school), on a 1:1 basis in the family home and out in the community.
We are looking for individuals who have previous experience supporting young people with SEND and/or SEMH. This role will initially be 18 hours per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, however there is an opportunity for hours to increase.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates up to £17 per hour
- Access to free online training courses- We pay for you!
- Weekly or Monthly pay - you choose!
- Generous refer a friend scheme
- The opportunity to create a lasting difference in the lives of young people
Responsibilities:
- Build a trusting and secure relationship with the young person through their special interests and hold them in unconditional positive regard.
- To act as an emotional and energy co-regulator and role model.
- To use natural opportunities to model and discuss emotions, conflict, and social interactions.
- To facilitate child-led learning and be flexible and able to adapt plans/activities at short notice.
- To transport the young person to and from activities and support them to participate in activities as needed.
- To support the young person before, during, and after transitions with regulatory activities.
- To supervise the young person during periods of downtime between activities and support with care tasks i.e. making food, organising bags for outings, tidying up etc.
- To act as a liaison between providers to organise activities, adjust schedules dependent on the young person's needs, problem solve issues, and build on successes.
- Ensure that record keeping in relation to work completed, target setting and progress is up to date and forwarded to the client and anyone in an oversight role
- To maintain a learning journal evidencing activities, outcomes, and successes, including the collation of any reports, outcomes, and feedback from providers.
- Provide extra support to the young person through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them.
Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH
- Understanding and previous experience of supporting young people with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profiles
- Full clean UK Driving Licence is essential
- PDA Level 2/3 training is essential
- Level 2 award in mentoring is desirable
- Autism Level Up (ALUP) training and Studio III Low Arousal training is desirable.
- Excellent ICT and gaming skills
- Incidental Learning experience
- The ability to research and plan activities
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- An eagerness to gain experience, expertise, and professional development through this role.
- Knowledge of the principles involved in giving advice and guidance to young people including the place of confidentiality and sharing information.
- The ability to think differently about learning and be able to demonstrate impact of learning opportunities.
If you are interested in this role please apply today!
-Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra Education promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data-