Academic Mentor

4 weeks ago

Deal, Kent, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

Job Title: Academic Mentor

Location: Deal

Hours: Term Time Only

Salary: £12.82 to £14.90 per hour

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Academic Mentor to provide educational and social support for students with Special Educational Needs in our Deal location. As an Academic Mentor, you will work closely with the AVP Inclusion (SENCo) to assist students with identified special educational needs in their academic, social, and behavioural development.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Safeguarding and Welfare: Promote and ensure the safety and well-being of all children and young people in your care.
  2. Student Support: Assist students with identified special educational needs in their academic, social, and behavioural development, working closely with the AVP Inclusion (SENCo).
  3. Classroom Assistance: Provide targeted support to individuals, small groups, or whole classes by clarifying instructions, providing differentiated resources, and promoting independent learning skills.
  4. EHCP Support: Help deliver educational support plans for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), especially those with High Needs Funding.
  5. Behaviour Management: Encourage positive behaviour by fostering relationships, keeping students on task, and supporting the school's behaviour policy.
  6. Specialist Programmes: Assist in delivering speech and language, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy programmes under supervision.
  7. Interventions: Lead or assist with interventions aimed at improving student progress in areas such as reading, spelling, handwriting, and comprehension.
  8. Supervision: Provide supervision during break and lunch times, and accompany students on school trips or external placements.
  9. Exam Support: Offer additional support during internal and external exams, acting as a scribe, reader, or invigilator where necessary.


About You:

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential. Experience or a desire to work with students with Special Educational Needs is also required. Ability to support the implementation of educational plans and behaviour management strategies, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a positive attitude towards fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment are also key qualities we are looking for.