Teaching Personnel
£11.85 - 12.33 per hour
Cardiff
Temporary | Full Time
15/03/2024
No
Young Person’s Mentor
Required in a Pupil Referral Unit Whitchurch, Cardiff.
£11.85 per hour
We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) who are looking for a Young Person’s Mentor to work with pupils with a range of additional needs from KS3 to KS4. The learners no longer attend mainstream education for a variety of reasons including SEMH and Behavioural Needs and require a Young Person’s Mentor that is able to reengage them in school and build effective relationships with the learners.
As a Young Person’s Mentor you will be working with learners in class who are completing a tailored curriculum that includes literacy and numeracy qualifications. The learners are working to KS3-4 level therefore the ability to understand the secondary school curriculum is essential. You will follow the learners through a variety of lessons supporting them throughout the school day.
Requirements:
Must be patient and have an understanding of adolescent mental health and a non-judgement approach.
Able to work well in a team environment and confident with building relationships
Must be confident managing behaviour and unfazed by challenging behaviour.
Ability to commit to a full-time role consistent role for continuity.
Ideal Candidate:
We have found previously, people with a sports background who are interested in engaging the learners through sport have done well however this is not essential.
Contract Highlights
Monday – Friday full-time role
No weekend work
Weekly pay on PAYE
Contracts are available for those performing well!
11.85 per hour – due to increase 1st April 2024
Access to MYTP Work app which allows for flexibility
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and Ellie from the South Wales SEN Branch will be in touch!
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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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