Education SEN Mentor

This is a term-time teaching post on Mac Intyre's No Limits education programme for young people aged 16 and over with learning disabilities or autism. The work is individualised teaching of life skills, literacy, numeracy and ICT, delivered in the community and on work placements as well as in a classroom. Full-time (38 hours) and part-time hours are offered over 37 weeks a year, with travel across the area to learners' homes.

Applicants need their own vehicle, a UK manual or automatic driving licence and GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

• Teach life skills, literacy, numeracy and ICT tailored to each student's needs
• Deliver individualised learning for young people whose learning difficulties or autism make mainstream education less suitable
• Run real-world learning in the community and on work placements
• Personalise support to each young person's interests and needs
• Support young people from their own homes across the area, travelling by car

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training, provided free by the employer if not already held

• Kindness, initiative, patience and a friendly manner
• Creative and proactive approach
• Good team player

• UK manual or automatic driving licence
• Own transport and willingness to travel across the area
• Pre-employment checks, including DBS
• Right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered

• Special education, Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant experience
• Support worker experience in social care

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and the staff discounts scheme
• Full induction, mentoring and ongoing training
• Reimbursed reasonable mileage
• Professional qualifications where relevant and opportunities to progress