ORTUS RECRUITMENT are seeking an experienced Learning Support Mentor to join one of our newest Mainstream Primary School clients based in Southwark, Rotherhithe, to Lead 1:1 and small group subject specific interventions with SEN pupils to raise their academic attainment levels.

The role:

• Position: Learning Support Mentor, 1:1 and Small Group work
• Pay: £85 – £100 per day, PAYE
• Location: Rotherhithe
• Role: Full Time, Long Term (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:00)

Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside SEN pupils across Year 1 – Year 6. You will be required to lead interventions in core subjects (English, Math, Reading, Phonics). You will be required to work alongside the class teachers in order to prepare differentiated work to suit each individual learners needs. You will be required to liaise with Teachers, Parents/Carers and Professionals to ensure the pupils are receiving the necessary support  and guidance. One of your main responsibilities will be to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working alongside children/young people with Special Educational Needs in a school, care or social setting
• A strong academic background, educated to degree level (Desired, not essential), strong knowledge in core subjects (English, Math, Reading, Phonics)
• A natural passion for working alongside pupils with SEN and helping them to develop life skills (Social, emotional, mental)
• A kind and nurturing nature
• A clear enhanced Child Workforce DBS, or be willing to process one through Ortus Recruitment (£52).

The school amazing school we’re working with are based in the heart of Southwark, they are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ and are eager to welcome a new member of staff to their phenomenal staff team. This school in particular thrive academically and maintain a positive working environment amongst staff with termly well being outings.

The school are also open to offering the successful candidate CPD training to improve their knowledge with children and different types of Special Educational Needs as well as teacher training courses to upskill candidates and help them gain qualifications that could see them in an improved role such as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.  

***CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK FULL TIME, LONG TERM, MONDAY – FRIDAY , 08:30 – 16:00***

SEN Learning Support Mentor | Intervention Lead| Rotherhithe