PE Learning Mentor

P.E. Learning Mentor

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Start Date: January

Are you dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential?
If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you!

A SEN/PRU Specialist Primary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated P.E. Learning Mentor to join their team!

The Role

You will be responsible for the planning and running of your own sessions within the school, while keeping individual learning preferences at the forefront of your mind!

This role calls for a proactive and imaginative approach to designing curriculum experiences that inspire pupils to learn beyond the classroom. All pupils will have some form of special educational need such as:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH)
• Conduct Disorders (CD)
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
• Speech and Language difficulties
• Other behavioural needs

The sessions you lead will foster a positive learning environment and be of the highest quality to provide support tailored to their individual needs. The goal is to enrich cultural capital and provide meaningful experiences that nurture pupils’ growth into adulthood.

Who We Are Looking For

• Applicant must be comfortable supporting children with challenging behaviour
• SEMH / SEND experience
• Extensive background in sports
• Able to collaborate with other teachers and support staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours / Benefits

• Full Time, Term Time only (39 weeks a year)
• Monday – Thursday = 08:00-16:00
• Friday = 08:00-15:30
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD training
• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff
• Strong potential for career progression

If you share our dedication to helping pupils lead safe, happy, and successful lives, and you’re passionate about safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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