Learning Mentors

Learning Mentors
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Learning Mentors to join our Alternative Provision in Taunton. As a Learning Mentor, you will have a crucial role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of secondary students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Working in a nurturing and inclusive environment, you will be instrumental in helping students overcome barriers to learning, building their self-esteem, and fostering a positive learning experience.
Responsibilities of a Learning Mentor:
Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one assistance to students with SEMH needs, understand their specific learning requirements, and implement personalized strategies to support their progress.
Classroom Collaboration: Collaborate with teachers to create and deliver engaging lessons, ensuring that individual learning needs are met, and facilitating a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Social Skills Development: Foster positive relationships among students, encouraging social interactions and emotional regulation while promoting a sense of belonging within the school community.
Behavioural Management: Implement behaviour management techniques to support students in maintaining positive behaviour, using de-escalation strategies when necessary.
Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with students, teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure a collaborative and cohesive learning environment.
Safety and Welfare: Prioritize student welfare and safety, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience: Previous experience working with secondary students in an educational or youth-focused setting is preferred. Experience working in an alternative provision or with SEMH students is highly desirable.
Empathy and Patience: Demonstrated ability to show empathy, patience, and understanding towards students facing emotional and behavioural challenges.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with students, teachers, and parents.
Flexibility: Adaptability and a willingness to work in a dynamic and ever-changing educational environment.
Working Conditions:
Hours: The position is typically full-time during regular school hours. Some additional hours for planning, meetings, or extracurricular activities may be required for Longer term roles.
Location: Taunton
Benefits:
anzuk are able to offer free Team Teach (De-escalation) Training to anyone wishing to work in the Alternative Provision, (you may be required to make travel arrangements to the training location)
Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH challenges and contribute to their personal growth and success.
Join us in creating a positive and empowering learning environment for students with SEMH needs.
Apply now and become a vital part of our anzuk team!
To apply, please submit your CV for this SEMH TA role by clicking the Apply button now.
Or email your CV to laura.e or for further information please contact (phone number removed).
anzuk is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone