Learning Mentor - Calderdale
Vision for Education Huddersfield
Calderdale
- £65 - £80 per day
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Supply
- Start date:
- September 2020
Job overview
Learning Mentor
Calderdale
£65-£80 per day
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications
The Role
Learning mentors offer support and guidance to children and young people who, because of a range of complex issues, might experience difficulties with their learning. Mentors work closely with students who are struggling with social, emotional or behavioural problems, lack of confidence/low self-esteem, mental health issues and poor punctuality or attendance issues.
You will be working alongside teachers and other pastoral staff highlighting the needs of students who require additional interventions, setting targets and liaising with parents/carers and external agencies if required. Meeting with students on a regular basis either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
The School
Vision for Education work with a variety of Secondary Schools across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.
Requirements
To be considered for this position you must have:
- excellent communication and listening skills and an ability to empathise
- a high level of literacy and numeracy
- the ability to relate to children and young people
- excellent organisational and time management skills
At Vision for Education we take our responsibilities to you seriously and our aim is to ensure you are well supported and rewarded for your efforts. As part of our supply team you will benefit from:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
- £50 reward every time you recommend a colleague
- Support throughout your placements with access to a dedicated Secondary consultant 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Access to free CPD such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an Educare training package worth £390
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations) to make sure you get paid what you deserve
- Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drink
If you are a Learning Mentor who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment then we want to hear from you.
Apply today or for more information on this and other teaching opportunities across Vision for Education please contact the Secondary Education team at the Huddersfield branch.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the update service.
About Vision for Education Huddersfield
- Vision for Education Huddersfield
- The Heritage Exchange, Wellington Mills, 70 Plover Road, Lindley
- Huddersfield
- HD3 3HR
- United Kingdom
Created in 2008, Vision for Education is a well-established, market-leading teacher supply agency with industry experience and expertise.
What we do
We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. We have branches across the country, with our head office based in Sheffield.
Our values
We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike.
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
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