Learning Mentor

Learning Mentor – Alternative Provision/PRU – 11-16 year olds – EBD/BESD – Excluded from Mainstream Provision due to emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Behaviour Learning Mentor required for an Alternative Provision in South London that caters for children and young people that have been excluded from school due to their behaviour in mainstream schools.

Whilst the students at the provision are not aggressive they can be very challenging in and outside the classroom, so we are looking for a strong learning mentor who can empathise with the learners and engage them in their work

You will be required to give intensive support on a one to one or small group basis for learners at the provision. The role will also involve some in class support assisting with the behaviour during the day. This is a full-time opportunity and you should be willing to commit for the whole academic year.

The ideal learning mentor will be confident in their ability to motivate and encourage children to manage their difficulties and have a proven ability to work as part of a team and make an active contribution to learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident mentor who enjoys contributing to the whole school approach.

The provision has a lively environment with a good team morale. As a learning mentor you will benefit from the supportive network of senior leadership and teaching staff that all work together to ensure a positive learning experience for the students.

If you have previous experience working with challenging young people in a classroom environment, whether this be in a mainstream school environment or within an Alternative Provision/PRU, and you are looking for a learning mentor role for the upcoming academic year then we would like to hear from you – please send us your CV and if you fit our criteria we will be in touch to discuss the role in detail.