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Psychology Graduate - Learning Mentor

Date posted : 03/09/19
£70.00 - £75.00 per day

Job description

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Have you recently graduated from University with a 2-1 or better in Psychology related subject?

Are you looking to gain experience working with children who have learning barriers, EBD or Special Educational Needs?

Are you looking for a teaching assistant role with the potential to progress to teacher training, social work or educational psychology?

This outstanding SEN School in Bristol needs a Psychology Graduate to work alongside students who have Autism (ASD) and social, emotional and mental health.

Psychology graduate

Rewarding SEN Learning mentor role

Easily accessible via local transport links

£350-£375 per week

Extensive CPD opportunities

An extensive knowledge of emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, learnt through studying a degree in Psychology is desired in this role, as is experience working with challenging young people. However, if you relish the opportunity of working and making a difference in this field despite lacking relevant experience, then this role could still be suited to you. If you are both enthusiastic and passionate about working in an SEN department and have the ability to positively engage these students, form friendly relationships, and in turn inspire development and progression in them, then we want to hear from you!

As a Learning Mentor at this school you will be both supporting teaching and learning across the school as well as assisting EBD or SEN pupils throughout school life. Day-to-day, you will have the support of the inspirational SENCO that you can utilise to your advantage to help your progression and development in the role. You will have the opportunity to lead booster and intervention groups, mentor pupils 1-1 and work in classes across the school. Your Learning Mentor duties will include working in indoor and outdoor learning spaces and other impressive departmental facilities.

If you would like to relish a challenge and make a real difference to the most vulnerable of students within an SEN School, apply for this Leaning Mentor role without hesitation and make a real difference in a fabulous, purpose built schools across Bristol! Click Apply Now and send your CV and covering letter to Anna Kitson for more information.


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