Job Description

Learning Mentor - High Wycombe - Specialist SEN Provision


Support pupils with complex additional needs build communication, confidence, independence and skills for adulthood.


Learning Mentor opportunity in High Wycombe supporting pupils aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, communication, sensory and physical needs within specialist education.

If your experience combines education, SEN, pastoral support or care, this Learning Mentor opportunity in High Wycombe offers the chance to work with pupils aged 7-19 whose learning is highly individualised.

The provision supports pupils with complex cognitive, sensory and communication needs, with a strong emphasis on preparing learners for greater independence and adult life.

More Than Classroom Support

The focus extends beyond academic progress.

You will help pupils develop skills that can make a practical difference to their everyday lives, including:

Communication
Helping pupils express needs, preferences and choices.

Independence
Encouraging pupils to make decisions and develop practical skills.

Relationships
Supporting positive interaction and respectful relationships with others.

Wellbeing
Recognising individual emotional, sensory and physical needs and responding appropriately.

Physical Development
Supporting gross and fine motor development and participation in physical activities.

Understanding the World
Helping pupils explore their environment and develop awareness of the wider world.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to:

  • Provide individualised support
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
  • Encourage communication and interaction
  • Support participation in learning
  • Reinforce agreed strategies and interventions
  • Encourage independence and choice
  • Support pupils with sensory and emotional needs
  • Assist with physical and practical activities
  • Help reduce barriers to learning
  • Contribute to a calm and safe environment
  • Work consistently with teachers and other professionals

The setting uses approaches including SCERTS, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Low Arousal, Little Wandle Phonics and Rebound Therapy. Candidates do not need experience in every approach but should be willing to follow established strategies.

Who Would Suit This Position?

This role could suit an experienced:

  • Learning Mentor
  • SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Youth Support Worker
  • Care Worker
  • Pastoral Support Worker
  • Specialist SEN professional

Experience supporting autism, PMLD, complex learning needs, communication difficulties or sensory needs would be particularly relevant.

Apply Through Tradewind

Tradewind provides FREE access to 2,500+ The National College CPD courses, a streamlined onboarding process and opportunities across mainstream, SEN and alternative provision.

You will also receive direct support from Charlie, your Education Consultant with over 10 years' experience in education.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, call 01727 236 255. Applications can also be made by sending an up-to-date CV and cover letter to charlie.lumsdon@twrecruitment.com.