Quantum Scholars
SEND/SEMH Learning Mentor - Berkshire
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Learning Mentor - Wokingham
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Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Phase: Primary / Secondary / SEND / SEMH
Working arrangement: In-person
Quantum Scholars is looking for a supportive, reliable and experienced Learning Mentor to work with children and young people in Wokingham. This is an in-person role and is not online work.
The role will involve providing individualised support to students who may benefit from additional academic, pastoral and emotional guidance. You will be expected to build positive and trusting relationships with students, help them develop confidence and resilience, and support them in re-engaging with education.
The successful candidate will have a patient and empathetic approach and be able to adapt their support to meet the individual needs of each student. Experience working with SEND and/or SEMH students would be particularly beneficial.
The role may involve:
- Providing one-to-one or small-group mentoring and educational support
- Supporting students with their academic progress and engagement
- Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence
- Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with young people
- Supporting students who may have struggled within a traditional school environment
- Encouraging positive attitudes towards learning and education
- Helping students develop organisation, communication and independent learning skills
- Providing emotional and pastoral support where appropriate
- Supporting students to manage challenges and develop strategies for successful learning
- Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
- Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
- Maintaining clear and professional communication
- Following Safeguarding Procedures At All Times
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Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, mentoring or support setting
- Experience working with students with SEND and/or SEMH needs is desirable
- Experience providing one-to-one support is desirable
- The ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people
- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- A patient, calm, empathetic and supportive approach
- The ability to motivate and encourage students who may be disengaged from education
- A genuine commitment to supporting young people to achieve their potential
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check, where required
- Satisfactory professional references
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Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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