Learning Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment

Posted 22 days ago, valid for 23 days

St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 9NN

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Learning Mentor in Year 6 at a Primary School in Halton, St. Helen's, starting on January 7, 2025.
The role requires a minimum of two years of experience working with children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Candidates must hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one, with the cost refunded after 20 days of work.
The position offers competitive pay rates and additional benefits such as CPD opportunities and referral bonuses.
This is a full-time, long-term placement for a dedicated individual capable of building strong relationships and managing challenging behaviors.

Learning Mentor - Year 6

Location: Halton, St. Helen'sSchool Type:PrimaryStart Date:7/1/25Position Type:Full-Time, Long-Term Placement

Tradewind is currently recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Rainhill, St. Helen's to work on a 1:1 basis with a Y6 male student.

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching assistant/Learning Mentor that can deal with challenging behaviours, significant SEMH needs, deliver specific behaviour modification interventions & provide a nurture based alternative curriculum, alongside some other bespoke providers. The role is very rewarding and based on strong relationship building.

This position starts 7th January 2025 and can lead into a long-term placement for the right person.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience working with children with SEMH or SEN (essential)
Strong knowledge surrounding behavioural challenges (essential)
Experience supporting students one-to-one (desirable)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent (desirable)

The Essentials:

Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service, or be prepared to undertake a new disclosure (cost of DBS is refunded after working 20 days)
A full, 10-year career history and be able to provide a minimum of 2 references
Legal right to work in the UK
A minimum of 2 professional references including one from your most recent employer

Tradewind is renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, a great referral bonus, and termly networking & social events.

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