SEN Mentor

SEN Mentor

Secondary School in Wembley

ASAP Start

90 - 105

We are working with an "Outstanding" Ofsted-rated mainstream secondary school in Brent who are currently looking to recruit a SEN learning mentor to start as soon as possible, to work full time. You will be required to work with students aged 11-16.

Main duties:

• Focus on working /mentorigng students with SEN / ADHD
• Supporting students who have EHCP's and working closely monitoringthe students and their progress
• Supervision of the independent study rooms, creating a positive work culture and mentoring students as required to support them in developing independence, time management skills, successful study and revision techniques, and other areas as required.
• Organisation of study spaces to promote learning.
• Liaising with careers and pastoral staff re raising achievement and aspirations of students.

Assistance in administrative work and pupil data

This will include:

• Monitoring, tracking and follow up on attendance and punctuality.
• Tracking and managing data from both prospective and current students.
• Day to day handling of student enquiries.
• Filing of student records.
• Update and management of SIMs for sixth form students.
• Time management coaching and 1:1s linking punctuality and attendance to academic outcomes and future aspirations.

This role would be perfect for graduates interested in pursuing a PGCE, Teach First program, have interest in therapy work, child psychology, speech and languagein t he future, who are looking to increase their experience working in schools.

Key skills and experience needed:

• Must have degree/ higher level education
• Previous support working within a school or other transferable child-related experience
• A firm presence and strong behaviour management
• Previous one to one, small group work and/or whole class support
• Professional manner. Proactive, engaging and empathetic.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, patient and determined approach

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding position, please send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education- (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'