Randstad Education is actively seeking a motivated, empathetic, and highly organised Learning Mentor to provide focused support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting immediately at a well-regarded educational establishment in the Wirral.
If you're ready to make a significant, sustained impact and empower young learners to overcome educational hurdles, we want to hear from you.
Role Overview
This vital position involves championing pupils who face diverse and complex learning challenges. Your presence will be key in cultivating an inclusive, supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and equipped to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Individualised Intervention: Deliver targeted one-to-one or small-group academic and pastoral assistance to students with identified SEN.
 - Curriculum Alignment: Collaborate with the teaching team to seamlessly implement Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and embed adaptive teaching methods.
 - Positive Climate Management: Help establish and uphold a structured, secure, and encouraging behavioural framework within the learning environment.
 - Attainment Tracking: Systematically monitor, record, and report on student performance, engagement, and progress against agreed-upon objectives.
 - Emotional & Social Nurturing: Act as a reliable confidant, fostering strong rapport to proactively support student's social development and emotional resilience.
 
Essential Requirements
- Prior Experience: A mandatory minimum of six months experience providing classroom assistance, specifically supporting students with SEN, within a UK school setting.
 - Core Disposition: Must demonstrate a patient, adaptable, and naturally enthusiastic approach when tackling varied educational requirements.
 - Professional Toolkit: Possess excellent written and verbal communication, effective teamwork capabilities, and proven organisational skills.
 - Safeguarding Compliance: Hold a current and satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, or show a commitment to apply for one without delay upon acceptance of the role.
 - Desirable: Experience with specific support strategies for needs such as Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) or Speech and Language Challenges is highly valued.
 
What We Offer
- Attractive Salary Package.
 - Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Regular access to bespoke training modules and dedicated support for career progression.
 - Collaborative Workplace: Join a truly committed, mutually supportive, and positive staff community.
 - Referral Incentive: Be eligible to earn a generous £300 bonus through our established 'Recommend a Colleague' programme.
 
This is a profoundly fulfilling position that provides the satisfaction of contributing significantly to students' long-term educational success. Ready to embark on this impactful, long-term commitment? Submit your application now!
Contact US: Lakshmi Ketha on 0151 255 1666
➢ Email: lakshmi.ketha@randstad.co.uk
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