Behaviour & Learning Support Mentor

Uplands is a school for students with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) aged 11-19 years and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Our students will often have additional complex needs.

We are in search of an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, class teachers and other support colleagues to lead, coordinate and deliver relational support plans and/or interventions which support CYP in achieving outstanding educational outcomes.

You will mentor all colleagues in successful relational behaviour practices which will include debriefing with colleagues and sharing of expertise.

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Teaching Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great Uplands is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust.

• a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential.

We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people within our SEND, CoE and mainstream schools.

What it’s like to work at Uplands: “The very special students and dedicated team members are what motivate me”. “Working here gives true perspective of how the small things in life for most people are a huge journey for our young people but helping and seeing them succeed makes you realise what we do every day can impact on someone not just for the school day, but for the rest of their lives”.

“The internal feeling you will get from supporting the young people to help manage life will make all the hard work worth it”. “You reap what you sow.”

Not everything is achievable first time round, but with time, patience and perseverance, the rewards are endless.” “You know that you, as a team member, are proud to be part of that student’s journey and that has made a difference (however big or small)”. “With the support of Uplands I have been able to further my career and work in a really rewarding job.”

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as essential for this role.

You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Hours:

32.5 hours per week, term time only.

Training:
Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Benefits include continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities, impartial support, and discounts for friends and family.

• exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays Carefirst
• impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured