Learning Mentor

Are you an Inspirational Learning Mentor looking for a full time long term contract?

Tradewind Preston are delighted to be working with an Alternative Provision in Preston to recruit an experienced Learning Mentor to start with them in as soon as possible on a long-term contract. This position will run until at least July 2021 with the potential to go permanent.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff and children to provide high quality in-class support, as well as leading targeted interventions and support for pupils. Classes have a maximum of 6 pupils in each.

The ideal candidate for this role will have had a minimum of 6 months experience working within Alternative Provisions or similar settings. Experience delivering small group and 1:1 intervention within Maths, Science or English to Functional Skills/ GCSE level.

The Alternative Provision has a warm family feel and staff make you feel welcome. Additionally, they have a strong SLT team and always happy to help develop staff that go in on supply. You are made to feel like a permanent member of staff wither your there for 1 day or long term.

The school is easily accessible from the M6 or two minutes' walk from the main bus stop.

To join us and be successful in this Learning Mentor role you will need to:
*Hold Level 3 or Degree Qualified
*Team Teach (not essential as training can be given)
*Knowledge and understanding working with challenging behaviour, trauma and Social and Emotional behavioural difficulties
*This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
*Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
*Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
*You must have the legal right to work in the UK

The benefits of registering with Tradewind:
*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
*We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 30 to be exact!
*Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus!
*Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Learning Mentor in Preston or for more information about the role, contact Chrissie on 01772 977 333 or chrissie.hempstalk@twrecruitment.com

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.
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