A range of mainstream schools across Gloucester are looking for SEN Learning Mentors/Teaching Assistants to support young people with additional needs. Some are larger schools based in the centre of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Others are smaller schools in the surrounding villages.
The Role
Full-time and part-time positions available. You will be supporting pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) and/or SEMH needs. Some work will be on a one-to-one basis, and some will be with small groups of pupils. Most pupils will have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan). Most of the roles are long-term placement and some have the potential to become permanent.
Main Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo
- Deliver targeted interventions with identified pupils
- Manage challenging behaviour in a calm and patient manner
- Ensure pupil safety and welfare are always maintained
Essential Criteria
- Good level of spoken and written English
- Previous experience working in an educational setting
- High levels of patience
- Ability to be flexible and use initiative
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or mental health needs