Empowering Learning are looking for Sport & Behaviour Behaviour Mentor to work in an amazing SEND specialist school situated in Nottinghamshire. Experience working in a school setting and experience with SEND pupils is favourable. Experience within the a sector with transferrable skills may also be considered, for example Sports Coaching.

Desirable Attributes:

• Have experience working with young people
• Ability to coach and mentor young people in resilience and social skills
• Ability to work with people with high level need
• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Have a desire to work with, inspire and support children
• Have an interest in supporting young people with a variety of SEND
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs (desirable not essential)
• Be able to supply school with teaching references
• Be a part of the school team taking part in the wider school environment
• Have an understanding of managing children with behavioural difficulties.

Job Description:

• Supporting the class teacher and other teaching assistants in the day to day running of the class
• Supporting children during lessons/school activities
• Supporting staff/children during lunch and break times
• Managing pupils personalised learning based on their individual need.
• Helping young people with their daily care requirements
• Working with a variety of SEND needs including non-verbal pupils
• Delivering 1:1 or 2:1 mentoring and relationship building with individuals.
• Collecting evidence of children's work to support their assessment
• Providing physical management and care of pupils

Benefits:

• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions or concerns
• CV writing support
• Fast, effective compliance service
• £150 Referral scheme for Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Access to training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.

Empowering Learning Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.