Learning Mentor

1:1 Learning Support Assistants and Learning Mentors in Leeds A Secondary school in Leeds are looking for learning support assistants and learning mentors to work within their school on a day to day, short term and long term basis. The school are requiring extra staff due to extra student referrals which has meant that the school are needing extra staff to work 1:1 and general classroom help. The ideal candidate will be able to have strong presence and good behaviour management skills within the classroom. These roles will be ideal for candidates who have experience in prisons, residential homes and with youth offenders who are looking to get into education. Key Responsibilities: Support pupils out of the classroom, with pastoral and personal development, manage behaviour of pupils sent out of class, freeing up other TAs, patrol school, working with pupils not in class, for whatever reason Required Skills & Experience: Previous experience working with teenagers, strong behaviour management, team player attitude with a positive and flexible approach to work, experience within an SEMH school or setting. In return the successful Learning Support Assistants and Learning Mentors will receive: A great rate of pay Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons The chance to choose when you want to work A high level of support provided by your dedicated SEND Consultant The opportunity to make a genuine difference Offer free CPD advice and support All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you’re interested, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Lewis on (phone number removed). All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services