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SEND Mentor - Wokingham

SEND Mentor - Wokingham

Targeted Provision

Wokingham

  • £18 - £28 per hour
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Apply by:
9 December 2022

Job overview

Mentors, Support Workers, and Tutors for Young People who require emotional and behavioural support required in your area.

We are looking for individuals with a passion to transform the lives of vulnerable people through tailored interventions.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of Support Specialists.

Working with us is a unique opportunity to utilise your previous experience supporting vulnerable and disengaged young people to make a real difference.

Working with us will involve being creative and flexible in your delivery and methods of support for a variety of needs. We support young people in a variety of settings, providing engagement and social and emotional support.

What we can offer you:

  • The gross pay for this role is between £18 p/h - £28 p/h (constituted of a base rate + 12.07% holiday pay). Pay is determined by the specific role and level of support you are engaged for.
  • Flexible part-time hours to suit your schedule.
  • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities.
  • A Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you.
  • We invite you to join our community, where we share best practice, resources, and tips.
  • We run termly events to give you the opportunity to get to know other individuals in your area and further afield.
  • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better.

The role:

  • This role will involve providing support to young people referred to Targeted Provision
  • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools.
  • You will be working with our young people 1:1 or in small groups.
  • You will design / follow interventions for the young person to support their engagement and wellbeing, and report back on each intervention session.

Requirements:

The requirements for our roles are wide ranging as each young person we work with has their own specific requirements that we tailor each intervention to.

Essential

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a role supporting vulnerable young people
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
  • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
  • Two professional references

Desirable

  • Teaching experience / training (eg. QTS, QTLS, PGCE, B,Ed., PTLLS, DTLLS, CELTA, Overseas Qualification, etc)
  • Learning support experience / training (eg. LSA experience, TA experience, HLTA training. etc)
  • Therapeutic experience / training (counselling experience or qualifications, mental health first aid qualifications, CBT, etc)
  • Social and mental health support experience / training (care home experience, social work experience, social work qualifications, etc)
  • SEND experience and training (dyslexia, ASC, ADHD, etc)
  • Deescalation experience and training (Teach Teach, MAPA, etc)
  • Alternative Communication and Language training (BSL, PECS, Makaton, EAL, etc)


Employment Status:

  • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
  • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
  • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
  • Our insurance covers the work you do for us


Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Apply with us by clicking the link and selecting the location that you are applying to under the Advert ID. Please note that all tutors are considered for work within a 40-minute driving distance of their postcode, rather than the specific location applied for, so if you cannot see your local area, please do not worry and select the next closest location to you.

About Targeted Provision

We support the UK’s most vulnerable Young People by providing 1-1 tuition sessions with specialist tutors.

Joining Targeted Provision as a tutor is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people across the UK. With tailored 1-1 tuition sessions, you'll provide holistic support that addresses academic, emotional, and developmental needs. Our supportive network values your expertise, offering continuous growth opportunities and recognition for your contributions.

Experience flexibility with us - whether online, in-person, or hybrid, you'll have the freedom to work according to your schedule and preferences. Enjoy professional autonomy, tailoring sessions to meet each individual's unique needs. Plus, with competitive rates ranging from £25 to £35 per hour, your efforts are recognised and compensated accordingly.

Join us for a fulfilling role where you positively impact lives while receiving the support, flexibility, and growth opportunities you deserve. Apply now to join our team of specialist tutors.

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