Learning Mentors - Sep 2024

**MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE**

The Schools

A range of mainstream primary and secondary schools across Gloucester. Some are larger schools based in the centre of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Others are smaller schools in the surrounding villages and small towns.

The Roles
Full-time and part-time positions are available. You will support pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) and/or mental health needs. Some work will be on a one-to-one basis and some will be with small groups of pupils. Most pupils will have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan).

All roles start in September and have the potential to become long-term placements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions from the class teacher
• Deliver targeted interventions with identified pupils.
• Manage challenging behaviour in a calm and patient manner.
• Ensure pupil safety and welfare are always maintained.

Essential Criteria:

• Good level of spoken and written English
• Previous experience working in an educational setting
• High levels of patience
• Ability to be flexible and use your initiative

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or mental health needs