Sen Mentor

**Job Title**:SEN MENTOR (Teaching Assistant equivalent)

**Job Overview**:SEN Teacher - Alternative Provision - Delivering digital media training for 7 to 17 year olds

**Location**:Tankersley, Barnsley

**Terms**:Permanent / Contract / Full-time - 40hrs pw / Reduced school holiday hours with overtime payable

**Salary**:£19,000 - £23,000

**Benefits**:Pension plan

**Requirements**:Occasional evening or weekend training / Remote & possible off-site delivery
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**About Us**: Tubers Academy is a digital creators academy and creative space for young people with additional needs, aged 7-17. We are a forward thinking, progressive company looking for dynamic teachers and creatives to assist in enabling young learners to express themselves digitally.

Our Alternative Provision facility provides 1:1 and small group delivery of our digital production curriculum and structured gaming to SEN children out of, transitioning or struggling within the school environment.

**Services include**: Alternative Provision / Mobile Learning & Gaming Centre

**Reports to**: Onsite Provision Co-ordinator

About the Role: Responsible for delivering individual child SEN development programs within an Alternative Provision setting. Curriculum and delivery is digital media and gaming based. May be required to deliver or support across all services outlined above.
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**Responsibilities**:

- Delivering direct learner digital training.
- Child progression and reporting.
- Monitoring learner progress and targets.
- Working with parents.
- Centre/equipment maintenance during Alternative Provision sessions.
- Working closely with Provision Co-ordinator and SENCo team to ensure service standards and development.
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A dedicated, committed team member with a strong work ethic. An engaging individual capable of supporting, guiding and inspiring young people with additional needs. A patient and empathetic personality with a passion for working with children who face difficulties in education and confidence in dealing with challenging behaviours.

(D) = Desired (E) = Essential
- Experience of working with children with SEN requirements. (E)
- Experience of working with children with autism / PDA / ADHD / anxiety (E)
- Understanding of EHCP and professional child assessments. (E)
- Ability to understand the scope of individual learner specific requirements. (E)
- Confidence to positively resolve issues with learners. (E)
- Experience working with camera equipment and video production platforms. (D)
- Knowledge of video games and internet culture. (E)
- Flexibility to work overtime and cover shifts when required. (E)
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**Required Skills**:

- Confident IT skills, experience using both Mac OSX and Windows. (E)
- Strong reporting and admin skills (E)
- Ability to use design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. (D)
- Knowledge of editing software including Final Cut Pro X. (D)
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**Provided Training**:

- IT systems, hardware and software used within the Academy / AP setting.
- Basic video production, video editing, digital media and tech/software training.
- Service Policies and Procedures.
- Paediatric First Aid training.
- Child protection training.
- Safeguarding training.
- Autism awareness training.
- Training in de-escalation techniques & strategies for behaviours that cause concern..
- Continuous CPD and training as agreed.
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with children with additional needs: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person