Here at Ortus Recruitment we are seeking someone who is looking to begin an exciting new career in education, working alongside pupils with Special Educational Needs. We are working with a Mixed Primary and Secondary Specialist SEN School who need someone to join their thriving staff team and assist the Class Teacher in supporting a KS2 SEN Class. This school is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and prioritise an engaging learning environment for pupils as well as a positive working environment amongst staff. They are seeking someone who can start immediately and commit to Full time, Long term work.

• The Job Role:
• Position: Unqualified SEN Mentor
• Pay: £90 – £100 per day, PAYE – No hidden Agency/Umbrella company fees
• Location: Lewisham, Sydenham
• Role: Full time, Long term (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:00)

Requirements for this role:

• Transferrable skills, you need to have experience working alongside children and vulnerable adults/young people in a care, residential, school or social (coaching) setting
• You will need to be able to follow instructions from the Class Teacher but also be able to work off of your own initiative
• You will need to be patient and resilient
• You will need to have a natural kind and nurturing nature
• You will need to have two obtainable references from a relevant childcare field
• You will need to have a Clear Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to process one through Ortus Recruitment – £52

Main responsibilities:

• You will be required to Assist the Class Teacher in supporting a KS2 SEN class made up of 17 students between the ages of 5-7
• You will be asked to support the learners with both their academic development but also their personal development, such as mental, emotional and social skills
• You will be responsible for accompanying learners to their therapy sessions and enrichment activities
• You will be tasked with administrative duties such as assisting the Class Teacher in updating risk assessments for the pupils and reporting any safeguarding issues.
• You will be required to liaise with the Class Teacher, SENCO, Therapists and the Parents/Carers in order to ensure the learners are receiving the necessary support, and to provide feedback and pupil progress

The benefits:

• Weekly pay, PAYE
• Excellent referral bonus for candidates – £100
• One location, Full time, Long term

Unqualified SEN Mentor | SEN Provision | Sydenham | £90 – £100 per day | PAYE