Therapeutic Learning Mentor

Therapeutic Education Practitioner (Learning Mentor)

Teach. Champion. Empower. Safeguarding.

Salary: £21,850 - £23,920 per annum [TCES Salary Band 7]

Location: Community setting in E14 postcode (with travel to E16 hub every Friday for training)

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

We are looking for Therapeutic Education Practitioners (specialised Learning Mentors) to mentor and support young people with complex neurodiverse needs through holistic and therapeutic strategies within a community setting. You will deliver bespoke learning programmes for pupils who require intensive intervention for academic, social and emotional development.

On a weekly basis you will attend the East London Therapy & Life Skills Hub for regular training and development sessions on a Friday.

The Complete Education Solution (TCES)

TCES is an independent social enterprise with Ofsted rated Good schools and services for pupils aged 7 to 19 with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to excellent education and family support.

TCES Create in the Community service runs parallel to our independent day schools. Here education focuses on the developmental milestones and a holistic curriculum. We provide a happy, safe and secure learning environment within the community, where pupils grow in independence. Every pupil goes through a different journey at Create, with highly differentiated and personalised education programmes (academic, vocational and enrichment) developed for each pupil.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are: 

• Hold very high expectations of yourself and others (behaviours etc), acting as a positive behaviour role model, with the ability to reflect on own practice and to always seek self-improvement.
• Resilient, committed, and a hard worker – able to keep going in the face of adversity and never giving up.
• Minimum of one year's experience working directly with high risk and complex pupils in a recognised social work, youth work or education setting, including neurodiverse young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) or those labelled as demonstrating challenging behaviour.      
• Clear understanding and knowledge of the National Curriculum, teaching, assessment and behaviour management strategies that facilitate effective learning and progress.
• Hold Literacy and Numeracy qualifications at level two or above (or equivalent qualifications).   

In return we offer: 

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions, school holidays and monthly pay.  
• Annual appraisals with potential for salary increases, and well as annual cost of living increases. 
• An opportunity to make a real difference and join a leading provider of specialist education, directly contributing towards positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and ASC.     
• Excellent CPD opportunities with all staff provided an individual Learning & Development Plan to support career development, including education qualifications at all levels (QTS / QTLS / NPQs) and options to take progressive Ofqual registered Level 3 – 5 qualifications in Therapeutic Education.     
• Comprehensive induction process, including all pupil-facing staff supported in receiving the Level 3 Award in Therapeutic Education and Group Process.     
• Weekly Friday training and development in our Therapy & Life Skills Hub.
• Regular half termly staff wellbeing days.     
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs and an exclusive rewards platform.

Closing date   16 December 2022

To apply

Please complete the online application form, or email recruitment@tces.org.uk for more information.

We may shortlist and interview applicants as they apply and may close this application process early.

TCES is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.