Personal Mentor

Personal Mentor Kirkbymoorside £300 - £500 per week Contract Dates Starting January 2023 The Role The Personal Mentor will impart knowledge, expertise, and wisdom to children with special educational needs whilst simultaneously honing their mentoring skills. An effective Personal Mentor will professionally guide the children while maintaining a friendly and supportive relationship. The Personal Mentor will always have the child s best interests in mind and tailor their mentorship style to meet the needs of the child they are supporting. The school The specialist schools, alternative provisions and residential settings cater for students in with communication and interaction problems, learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health issues. Most schools, alternative provisions and residential homes have excellent public transport links, but access to a vehicle would be advantageous. Requirements To be considered for the Personal Mentor role you must: Experience in tutoring would be beneficial Hold a driving licence, which would be preferred, but not essential. A DBS Certificate is an advantage but not essential, this can be arranged. Be Comfortable with personal care in numerous settings. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offers As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are a Personal Mentor who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside SEND Team on (phone number removed). Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.