Therapeutic Learning Mentor
Tes Schools Recruitment
London
- £21,850 - £23,920 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- (Term Time Only)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2023
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of 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 based in London.
You will deliver bespoke learning programmes for pupils who require intensive intervention for academic, social and emotional development.
The organisation 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. They are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to excellent education and family support.
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).
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
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: RB1768188 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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