Leader Education are recruiting for an experienced Senior Learning Mentors to support students in a specialist school in Manchester. This role focuses on mentoring pupils who require additional pastoral support to remain engaged in education.

Senior Learning Mentors play a key role in helping students build confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to students experiencing barriers to learning.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or low engagement.
• Develop positive relationships to help students improve confidence and motivation.
• Work with school staff to implement pastoral support plans.
• Encourage attendance, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Track student progress and contribute to support planning.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in mentoring, pastoral support, youth work or education.
• Understanding of SEMH and barriers to learning.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with young people.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps of your application.

About Us

Leader Education are committed to providing the highest level of service and candidates to the Education Sector. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and schools through our compassionate and comprehensive services. We are proud to support schools and to make a real difference.

What We Offer

• Ongoing Support and Training
• In-house Team Teach Training
• You own dedicated consultant
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure you get the right pay and working conditions.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be required to go through our vetting process before you can work in a school. For this role you will require an Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS. This is mandatory to work in a school and if you do not have one you can apply for one through Leader Education.

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