Learning Mentor

Ash Meadow School is a non-associated Independent Specialist school based in Sutton Manor, St Helens. Our aim is to provide a child-centered and individualised education to pupils with Autism and other sensory processing disorders in a calm and safe environment.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint some highly motivated, enthusiastic, and caring learning mentors to work within our successful and hard-working team.

Reporting to the Headteacher, the post holders will undertake all general day-to-day activities with pupils in the classroom to meet their individual needs. The role must ensure that our vulnerable pupils are securely safeguarded at all times and their well-being is promoted to the highest possible standard.

We are looking for people who ideally have a good understanding of Autism and sensory processing difficulties, who are highly professional in their manner that can build very effective relationships with children and young adults in sometimes challenging and demanding environments. The ability to work effectively as part of a team or individually to meet the specific needs of our pupils is a must. You will need to have the initiative and desire to undertake a range of specialised support activities concerned with the education of pupils and general duties to support the operation of the service. Comprehensive induction training will be provided.

Hours of Working

37hrs per week – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. There will be an occasional requirement to stay till 5pm on a Wednesday for internal training.

Annual leave will be taken during school closure periods.

• St Helens - WA9 4RT

• £12.71 - £0.00 Hourly

• 37.5 Hours

How to apply

You can email: michele.pitt@brightfuturescare.co.uk for an application form and job description, or telephone 07540014871 and she will answer any questions for your convenience.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts at Ash Meadow are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.