1:1 Learning Mentor

Hours: 40 hours per week (term time only)

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed staff in the sector.

Queenswood School are currently seeking a Learning Mentor to join their team.  This role is pro-rata based on being a term time role, working 39 weeks per year.  It is desirable for applicants to hold experience in an education setting , possibly with experience of working with Autism, SEMH and complex and challenging behaviours. Its necessary that all our staff are over 21 (to comply with the requirements of the National Minimum Standards and have held a driving license for at least 3 years.

• Do you thrive on change and challenge and long to make a real difference?
• Are you looking for something very different?
• Can you meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable and challenging children in the education system?
• Do you have a great sense of humour and want to work as part of a fun, supportive and caring team?
• Are you resilient in the face of challenge, positive, calm and committed to maximizing pupils achievements?

This role is pro rata - based on being a term time role, working 39 weeks per year. It is desirable for applicants to hold experience in an education setting , possibly with experience of working with Autism, SEMH and complex and challenging behaviours. Its necessary that all our staff are over 21 (to comply with the requirements of the National Minimum Standards and have held a driving license for at least 3 years. This position is based on a 1:1 position working local to Queenswood School.

The successful candidate will join a very well established team of education, care and specialist therapy professionals working together to support student progress and will receive a bespoke induction package.

Your Benefits

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support

Build your career with Aspris; rewards and recognition schemes in place for ongoing service.

Aspris Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Queenswood School is a specialist school for up to 50 girls and boys aged 11 to 19 with with social, emotional and mental health and/or a range of complex learning and communication difficulties. The school provides a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment for young people who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their additional learning needs.

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.

Disclosure

Aspris Education & Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.