Learning Mentor
Tes Schools Recruitment
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Grade 6 Points 9-12: £20,903-£22,183 per annum • Actual salary £16,189
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2022
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Learning Mentor for a secondary school based in West Sussex.
Learning Mentors play a critical role in supporting students of all abilities with issues such as poor attendance, lack of self-confidence, self-esteem or motivation. We a seeking an empathetic and enthusiastic individual to work on a one-to-one and small group basis with specific students, to enable them to develop coping strategies, enhance aspiration and motivation, and encourage re-engagement in learning.
If you relish the opportunity of working in a supportive and stimulating professional environment, we would welcome your application.
Overall Responsibilities
- To carry out planned intervention with students, the main aim being to identify and address barriers to learning and engagement through supportive one-to-one relationships and sometimes small group work
- To help students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to re-engage in learning
You will have the following characteristics:
- Confidence
- Calmness
- Vision – to look at existing problems and concerns in a new light
- Flexibility – having the skills needed to change the approach or working conditions/time to suit the needs of the children you are supporting
- Innovation – to develop and implement new ideas
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: MM 1631212 in the email subject line.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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