Student Engagement Mentor

Engage Education is supporting an Outstanding specialist school in the Horsham area who are looking for student engagement mentors to join them.

This is an all-through boys school specialising in pupils with Autism, ADHD and Trauma. They also work with pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health and other SEN conditions. This provision is located within the countryside, with an extensive Forest School Programme and excellent sporting facilities.

This particular opportunity will be based within the secondary side of the school.

Full training can be provided for the right applicants, so anyone from a Youth/Support worker or Care Worker are encouraged to apply. This role would also be suitable for any graduates with strong behaviour management or personal/professional experience with different SEND needs.

Due to the location of the school, the ideal candidate will need to be a driver with access to their own vehicle, as it is not accessible by Public Transport.

Interviews for this position will take place the week commencing 13th January, with the view to start ideally the following week.

Your Role:

• Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis often with complex learning needs

• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class

• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

• You will be assisting pupils who have experienced previous trauma

• Be available - Full time - 8.30am - 4pm (and until 5pm on Mondays)

What you will need:

• A range of behaviour management techniques

• To have worked with learners with a range of needs

• The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods

• To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time

• A resilient attitude

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

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If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!