SEND Learning Mentor

This is a permanent, full-time post (term-time only), and we are seeking to appoint as soon as possible.

Our Learning Mentors support our pupils throughout the whole school day, working with the class teacher, behaviour analysts, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to provide the best level of support for our pupils.

The post holder will:
Uphold Abbey School policies to protect and safeguard pupils and vulnerable adults in order to secure their health, safety and well-being.
Work as part of a class team, under the direction of the class teacher and trans-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life underpinned by an evidence-based behavioural model of practice.
Create a positive learning environment, reflective of the school's culture and ethos as set out in its curriculum purpose statement.
Work with pupils both individually and in small groups supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, delivering teaching, providing positive behaviour support and delivering other focused interventions.
Act as the key worker for one pupil, taking responsibility for coordinating their resources, monitoring their daily data, and advocating for them within team meetings

Our school is expanding - our pupil cohort is increasing, and our staff teams are growing to support our new pupils who are due to start with us. We are currently seeking to appoint enthusiastic, proactive, and hard-working Learning Mentors who are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.

Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.